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R696 EPU

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,616 mi
Last recorded87,616 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 EPU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,616 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front axel diff seal leaking

Offside front UJ worn

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2011 74,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,330 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,996 miles

slight exhaust leak from the down pipe area

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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R696 EPU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R696 EPU, 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 R696 EPU registered?

R696 EPU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R696 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 EPU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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