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R379 RSA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,385 mi
Last recorded56,385 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 RSA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,804 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,742 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 50,391 miles

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

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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R379 RSA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R379 RSA, 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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What year was R379 RSA registered?

R379 RSA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R379 RSA safe to buy?

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