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R789 EAR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,502 mi
Last recorded147,502 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 EAR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 May 2009 147,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 141,972 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 126,968 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 110,840 miles

offside front outer uj has slight play

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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R789 EAR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R789 EAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R789 EAR registered?

R789 EAR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R789 EAR safe to buy?

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