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R511 ADC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 ADC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,768 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,481 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,879 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,879 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 92,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 92,292 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 84,116 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 77,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 77,487 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 69,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 69,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 60,580 miles

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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R511 ADC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R511 ADC, 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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R511 ADC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R511 ADC shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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