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R272 YHL

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,733 mi
Last recorded128,733 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 YHL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,733 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 117,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 107,469 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 105,024 miles

baffles loose inside cat

battary insecure

centre and rear exhaust corroded

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 105,012 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

baffles loose inside cat

battary insecure

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 102,108 miles

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

baffles loose in exhaust

both front antiroll bar link bushes deteriated

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion on both rear springs

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 17 Jan 2011 102,105 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

baffles loose in exhaust

both front antiroll bar link bushes deteriated

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

slight corrosion on both rear springs

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,500 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 98,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 95,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 95,577 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 91,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baffles in cat loose

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Fail 7 Jan 2008 91,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baffles in cat loose

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Pass 8 Jan 2007 85,447 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

baffles inside cat loose

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

catylitic converter rattling

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R272 YHL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R272 YHL, 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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R272 YHL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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