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R649 NUF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,770 mi
Last recorded109,770 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 NUF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,770 miles

centre- rear exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

front antiroll bar link rod bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs starting to rust

front suspension trailing arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes starting to rust

oil leak

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear springs starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering column slight movement

steering slight noise

Pass 25 Mar 2008 105,732 miles

engine noise

exhaust starting to rust

oil leak

rear springs starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering noise and slight movement in steering column

Fail 25 Mar 2008 105,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine noise

exhaust starting to rust

oil leak

rear springs starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering noise and slight movement in steering column

Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,026 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

front trailing arm bushes starting to crack/split

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split and rear wiper blade rubber split

offside front and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low

offside rear light lens cracked/ repaired

oil leak

second exhaust oxygen sensor damaged

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight noise from steering

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2007 97,974 miles

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

centre exhaust slight leak

front trailing arm bushes starting to crack/split

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside front and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low

offside rear light lens cracked/ repaired

oil leak

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight noise from steering

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,722 miles

both front headlamp reflectors starting to rust

exhayst catalyst baffles loose and noisey

nearside headlight lens cracked

offside front tyre tread inner edge searing low

offside rear light lens repaired with lens tape

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2006 90,722 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front headlamp reflectors starting to rust

exhaust catalyst baffles loose/noisey

nearside front headlamp glass cracked

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing low

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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R649 NUF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R649 NUF, 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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R649 NUF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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