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R188 MKX

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,611 mi
Last recorded144,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 MKX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 144,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 144,449 miles

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

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

both offside tyres starting to perish

front ujs covered in red rust

unable to assess offside front metal brake pipe

Fail 26 Apr 2012 144,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both offside tyres starting to perish

front ujs covered in red rust

unable to assess offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 11 May 2011 142,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 142,364 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 135,876 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 135,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 125,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 119,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 114,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2007 114,718 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2006 110,849 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 110,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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R188 MKX is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,498 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R188 MKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R188 MKX registered?

R188 MKX is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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