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R270 MDY

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,310 mi
Last recorded105,310 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 MDY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,310 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Offside Front suspension ball joints have play

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,835 miles

Nearside Front small brake bind

Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front small brake bind

Fail 19 Sep 2016 104,801 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 104,279 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,658 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s outer drive shaft UJ worn

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,943 miles

front brake discs inner surface poor condition

o/s/front outer u/j worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,916 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,838 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 99,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,163 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 93,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 86,328 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 80,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2006 74,216 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 74,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R270 MDY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R270 MDY, 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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R270 MDY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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