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R853 MPB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,596 mi
Last recorded132,596 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 MPB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 132,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

noise from front of engine around drive belt area when engine revved up

Pass 3 Aug 2009 120,599 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008
Pass 2 Aug 2007 100,203 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 100,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 90,909 miles

Catalyst noisey / rattles.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,909 miles

Catalyst noisey / rattles.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge.

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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R853 MPB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R853 MPB, 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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R853 MPB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R853 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 MPB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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