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R280 ERL

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,309 mi
Last recorded150,309 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 ERL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 150,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 149,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 146,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 146,374 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 132,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 114,901 miles

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

N/s/r tyre has split in inner wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 Mar 2007 100,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 87,357 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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R280 ERL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R280 ERL, 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 R280 ERL registered?

R280 ERL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R280 ERL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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