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R56 ORX

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,852 mi
Last recorded79,852 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 ORX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,852 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 79,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 78,358 miles

corrosion in exhaust

front discs worn

rear brake pipes covered in steel braiding ,exact amount of corrosion in pipes unknown ! very limited vision

Pass 13 May 2021 75,761 miles

Rear exhaust poor

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 75,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,448 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower shock bush worn

Offside Front brake pipe corroded ,advise renewing (limited vision on exact condition)

corrosion in brake pipes around bulkhead ,nearside front and front to rear brake pipes

engine noise (viscous fan bearing ?idler bearing ?)

some brake pipes covered in steel braiding,exact condition unknown

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,082 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 63,082 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component STEERING IDLER (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 56,765 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

FRONT NO PLATE POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE LOW POOR CONDITION

Fail 6 May 2016 56,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

FRONT NO PLATE POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE LOW POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

key stuck in ignition

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,069 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,237 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,842 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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R56 ORX is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R56 ORX, 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 R56 ORX registered?

R56 ORX is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R56 ORX safe to buy?

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