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R173 PFT

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,159 mi
Last recorded71,159 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 PFT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,502 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,492 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 56,372 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R173 PFT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 92,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R173 PFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R173 PFT registered?

R173 PFT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R173 PFT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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