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R727 YDT

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee107,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 YDT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 77,199 miles

all brake discs corroded signs of vehicle been stood

general under-body corrosion requires under-sealing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,677 miles

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

front suspension coil spring seats corroding

n/s cv gaiter deteriorating

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,807 miles

exhaust deteriorating

n/s cv gaiter deteriorating

rear brake hose /pipes corroding

trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,449 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

n/s cv gaiter deteriorating

rear flexible brake hose/pipe corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2015 74,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

n/s cv gaiter deteriorating

rear flexible brake hose/pipe corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

slight wear in steering joints

Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension and steering ball joint gaiters deteriorating

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust deteriorating

n/s cv gaiter deteriorating

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

slight wear in front anti-roll bar bushes/links

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,618 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

rear spring top mounts corroding

slight wear in steering

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,541 miles

front brake dsics deteriorating

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

supply to rear axle brake pipe corroding

wear in front anti-roll bar links

Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,539 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

wear in front anti-roll bar links

front brake dsics deteriorating

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

supply to rear axle brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s/f drive shaft u/j worn

rear axle brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,344 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s/f drive shaft u/j worn

rear axle brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,457 miles

brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in suspension and steering joints

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes worn

Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R727 YDT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R727 YDT, 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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R727 YDT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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