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R548 FKP

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,318 mi
Last recorded121,318 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 FKP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30 cms of suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken off but system still adequately supported

Fail 9 Oct 2015 121,229 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 30cms of suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30 cms of suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken off but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,641 miles

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

radiator leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2014 118,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2013 116,950 miles

Front brakes show signs of a brake bind but not binding at time of test

all four tyres had to be corrected to carry out MOT (all four tyres were around 10psi)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 115,075 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 115,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 111,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 111,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,961 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2008 93,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,664 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 75,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 67,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R548 FKP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R548 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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R548 FKP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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