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R699 DKX

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,933 mi
Last recorded154,933 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 DKX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 154,933 miles

Exhaust centre box bracket corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 152,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f u/j has play

oil leak

rear seats & belts no t tested due to vehicle fully loaded

Fail 28 May 2016 151,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f u/j has play

oil leak

rear seats & belts no t tested due to vehicle fully loaded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 136,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r seat belt removed

Fail 11 Jun 2015 136,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 136,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 124,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 124,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 117,287 miles

both headlamp reflectors very discoloured/corroded, condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Jan 2012 115,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 112,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp reflector rusty/lens cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust has slight leak from frontpipe/manifold

Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 90,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 84,637 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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R699 DKX is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R699 DKX, 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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R699 DKX is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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