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R644 DKP

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,942 mi
Last recorded103,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee107,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 DKP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 103,942 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,890 miles

Rearview mirror missing

Fail 2 Jan 2019 95,870 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rearview mirror missing

Pass 3 Jan 2018 92,618 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,956 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure and low (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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R644 DKP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 107,300 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R644 DKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R644 DKP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R644 DKP safe to buy?

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