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R99 FWR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,042 mi
Last recorded207,042 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 FWR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 207,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 207,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 207,014 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting not attached but secure

Pass 6 Nov 2015 205,582 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 202,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 198,458 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 195,193 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 193,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 193,826 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 191,511 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 191,511 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 189,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes quite keen

saftey latch on bonnet stiff

slight damge to front number plate

Fail 16 Jan 2010 189,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

saftey latch on bonnet stiff

slight damge to front number plate

Pass 30 Dec 2008 185,241 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 176,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

air bag lamp comming on

Fail 27 Dec 2007 176,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

air bag lamp comming on

Pass 27 Dec 2006 157,257 miles

Park brake may need adjusting soon.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres have a slight misshaped feel about them.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 137,090 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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R99 FWR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R99 FWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R99 FWR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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