MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?
Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R861 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R861 VLB, 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 R861 VLB registered?
R861 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R861 VLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R861 VLB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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