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R75 JVW

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Grey Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,548 mi
Last recorded89,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee107,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 JVW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle manufactured in China with standard adjustable carburettor, emissions retested as pre-1992 vehicle.

Fail 9 Jul 2024 89,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 89,343 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,080 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 87,065 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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R75 JVW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R75 JVW, 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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What year was R75 JVW registered?

R75 JVW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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