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R784 TKP

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,527 mi
Last recorded139,527 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 TKP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 139,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 139,527 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 139,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 135,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 133,158 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 133,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 127,328 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 120,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 120,783 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 113,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,196 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 98,244 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 98,240 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,365 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,379 miles

ADVISE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM BOX AREA ADVISE ALL TYRE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 86,266 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

ADVISE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM BOX AREA ADVISE ALL TYRE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 80,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,996 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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R784 TKP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R784 TKP, 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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R784 TKP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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