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R299 JPN

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 JPN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,896 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 80,056 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 80,056 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 76,824 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 76,824 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 74,438 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear lower shock bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2017 71,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,548 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake slight bind

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,537 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Temporary type sealing fuel cap fitted

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 69,181 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

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

all suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 69,181 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

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

all suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 May 2013 67,961 miles

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

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

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

all suspension components very rusty

exhaust rusty

some signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,780 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

non standard fuel cap fitted

rear leaf springs getting weak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,557 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear leaf springs getting weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,712 miles

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

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

PAS fluid leak

signs of under body corrosion

slight play in steering joints

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,853 miles

exhaust system rusty

offside front panhard rod joint has some slight play in it

rear leaf springs getting weak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

exhaust rusty and slight blow

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,521 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear leaf springs getting weak

windscreen damage in and out of zone a

Fail 26 Mar 2007 57,521 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

rear leaf springs getting weak

windscreen damage in and out of zone a

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

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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R299 JPN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R299 JPN, 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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R299 JPN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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