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R243 PTH

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,050 mi
Last recorded162,050 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 PTH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 162,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cannot inspect steel brakepipes owing to spring type covers

front brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2012 162,050 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

canot inspect rear brake pipes and offside front owing to spring type covers

offside rear wheel nut missing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 157,723 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 149,648 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 149,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 141,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 128,459 miles

crack on front windscreen

exhaust box deteriorating

front antiroll-bar bushes worn

near side headlamp dim

rear steel brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 1 Sep 2006 108,954 miles

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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R243 PTH is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R243 PTH, 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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What year was R243 PTH registered?

R243 PTH is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R243 PTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 PTH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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