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R322 MFE

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Lpg 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,604 mi
Last recorded176,604 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 MFE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 176,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre size is 215/75/15 and rear tyre size is 225/80/15.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 176,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre size is 215/75/15 and rear tyre size is 225/80/15.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,177 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 156,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 144,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 128,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 110,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

rear screen washer pipe broken

slight oil leak to rear of sump

Pass 30 Oct 2008 110,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

rear screen washer pipe broken

slight oil leak to rear of sump

Fail 28 Oct 2008 110,599 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 110,241 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 110,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,164 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 98,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

all other brake pipes surface rusting

both front wheels has speed sensors that have been disconnected no abs mod on car

Pass 15 May 2006 92,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 84,559 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 84,546 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R322 MFE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R322 MFE, 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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R322 MFE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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