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R260 SST

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,267 mi
Last recorded195,267 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 SST
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 195,267 miles

outer sills coverd with filler

Pass 24 Apr 2013 185,502 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 14 Apr 2012 174,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 165,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 152,181 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 152,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 139,921 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 139,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 124,179 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear shokers top mount welded instead of bolts

Fail 25 Mar 2008 124,179 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear shokers top mount welded instead of bolts

Pass 7 May 2007 118,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,588 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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R260 SST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R260 SST, 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 R260 SST registered?

R260 SST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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