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R889 HGN

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,872 mi
Last recorded179,872 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 HGN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 179,872 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 173,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 168,904 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

all suspention componant bushes worn and cracking

all suspention componants corroded

brake pipes corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 168,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front discs lipped and corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

all suspention componant bushes worn and cracking

all suspention componants corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 166,523 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

offside front bumper cover missing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 160,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 153,896 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 153,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear shock lower bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2007 143,384 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R889 HGN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R889 HGN, 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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R889 HGN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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