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R191 VWN

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,394 mi
Last recorded132,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 VWN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2008 132,394 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 126,865 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 126,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

front no.plate damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2006 121,741 miles

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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R191 VWN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R191 VWN, 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 R191 VWN registered?

R191 VWN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R191 VWN safe to buy?

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