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R997 YOE

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,527 mi
Last recorded124,527 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 YOE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 124,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

major oil leak engine area

Fail 7 Dec 2015 124,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

major oil leak engine area

Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,068 miles

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

diesel leak at engine

rear axle oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,367 miles

all brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 101,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 100,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,340 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2011 96,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,662 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2010 90,850 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 84,973 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,973 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,833 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 82,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

screen chipped

Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front 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 Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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R997 YOE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 108,101 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 Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R997 YOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R997 YOE registered?

R997 YOE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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