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R470 MDF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,960 mi
Last recorded107,960 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 MDF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,960 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,939 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 95,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 87,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 82,006 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,006 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,814 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 66,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,606 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R470 MDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R470 MDF, 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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What year was R470 MDF registered?

R470 MDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R470 MDF safe to buy?

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