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R788 TWB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,074 mi
Last recorded75,074 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 TWB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 75,074 miles

both front headlight units beginning to corrode-not affecting beam pattern as yet

front anti roll bar D bushes+link bushes minor wear and perishing

front brake pads approx.75% worn

front+rear no.plate minor deterioration

n/s/f tread wearing off to outer

n/s/r shocker minor leak when fully extended

o/s/r tread 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,619 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,019 miles

front+rear no.plate minor deterioration

rear brake imbalance 24%

Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,119 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,086 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f tread 3-4mm.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,092 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 59,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 55,661 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R788 TWB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 92,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R788 TWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R788 TWB registered?

R788 TWB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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