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R40 MPC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,327 mi
Last recorded89,327 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MPC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,327 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

end float in rear half shafts.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

end float in rear half shafts.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear leaf spring has one of the multi rebound clips insecure

offside rear tyre has deep cut at treaded area

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,204 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 70,961 miles

Power steering box slighly weeping

Pass 13 Aug 2011 70,118 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,196 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,196 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 63,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 61,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,824 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto?

Based on 4,902 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,039
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 86
Headlamp aim too low 79
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R40 MPC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R40 MPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R40 MPC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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