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R790 VSE

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 VSE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 77,591 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 77,458 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 68,858 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 68,858 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

heatshield above tailpipe insecure

play on n/s upper and lower front suspension ball joints but not yet excessive

slight play on n/s front outer u/j

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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R790 VSE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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

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 R790 VSE, 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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What year was R790 VSE registered?

R790 VSE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R790 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 VSE shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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