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R529 FKP

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,897 mi
Last recorded135,897 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 FKP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 135,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

temp strap on fuel tank

Pass 19 Sep 2012 133,435 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 133,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 124,310 miles

n/s front drive shaft u/j worn

o/s and n/s front windows tinted

o/s head light corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 113,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 May 2010 113,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 May 2009 106,501 miles

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

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

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

haedlamp reflectors in poor condition

o/s front axle seal leaking

o/s/r leaf spring clamp broken

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 5 May 2009 106,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

haedlamp reflectors in poor condition

o/s front axle seal leaking

o/s/r leaf spring clamp broken

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 6 May 2008 99,311 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 99,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak from o/s/f half shaft

unable to check innner brake pads

Pass 10 Apr 2007 90,433 miles

Front and rear brake pipes appear to be quite severely corroded but unable to test properly due to protective shroud

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F universal joint worn

Fail 10 Apr 2007 90,433 miles

Front and rear brake pipes appear to be quite severely corroded but unable to test properly due to protective shroud

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F universal joint worn

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,830 miles

Advise both front and rear brake pipes becoming corroded

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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R529 FKP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R529 FKP, 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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R529 FKP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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