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R160 UER

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,169 mi
Last recorded84,169 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee107,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 UER
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,654 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 74,654 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front registration plate secured with bungy strap

Pass 31 May 2007 70,561 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 70,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever needs adjusting

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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R160 UER is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 107,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R160 UER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R160 UER registered?

R160 UER is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R160 UER safe to buy?

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