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R959 RKH

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,554 mi
Last recorded77,554 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 RKH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,554 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 77,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 69,006 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside joint on front panhard rod worn

Slight oil leak from power steering

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 68,964 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside joint on front panhard rod worn

Slight oil leak from power steering

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 55,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2006 55,695 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R959 RKH is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R959 RKH, 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 R959 RKH registered?

R959 RKH is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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