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S235 MFC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,179 mi
Last recorded80,179 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 MFC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2013 80,179 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

rear spring eye bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,917 miles

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

both rear leaf springs rusty at rear ends

Pass 29 Nov 2011 77,919 miles

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

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

some corrosion around rear spring shackles

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,888 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,026 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 70,026 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 66,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,130 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 53,389 miles

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

exhaust cat insides are insecure

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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S235 MFC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S235 MFC, 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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S235 MFC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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