MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
front pads low
hair line crack middle box and bits loose in cat
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?
Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R255 CET is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R255 CET, 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 R255 CET registered?
R255 CET is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is R255 CET safe to buy?
The MOT history for R255 CET shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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