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R717 SWR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,891 mi
Last recorded128,891 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 SWR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 128,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,637 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 126,636 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 118,872 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

underside corrosion not considered excessive

Fail 16 Sep 2015 118,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

underside corrosion not considered excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

top of fuel cap broken

Fail 8 Oct 2014 112,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

top of fuel cap broken

Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,340 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,615 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 89,612 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,134 miles

all front antiroll bar rubber bushes perrished

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferules corroded

rear leaf springs and there clamps corroded

small mark at bottom of n/s/f seatbelt webbing

Fail 11 Aug 2008 83,134 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear flexi brake hose ferules corroded

rear leaf springs and spring clamps corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 65,277 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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R717 SWR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R717 SWR, 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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R717 SWR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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