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R947 VHY

1998 Jeep Cherokee

White Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,716 mi
Last recorded80,716 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee107,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 VHY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,716 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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R947 VHY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee in White with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 107,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R947 VHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R947 VHY registered?

R947 VHY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R947 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R947 VHY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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