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R165 PFT

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,790 mi
Last recorded168,790 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 PFT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 168,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 161,293 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 161,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 155,548 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front windows tinted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 148,647 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 135,900 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 128,354 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 116,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 102,926 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 90,772 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 90,770 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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R165 PFT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 108,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R165 PFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R165 PFT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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