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S354 VKM

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 VKM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,130 miles

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

Front both outer u/j s are badly det.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 99,130 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front both outer u/j s are badly det.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,472 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)

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

both front outer u/js on drive shafts u/s

both headlight reflectors det

Fail 27 Feb 2015 974,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

both front outer u/js on drive shafts u/s

both headlight reflectors det

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

inside of headlamps deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

inside of headlamps deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panhard rod mount corroded

underbonnet brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 87,636 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front panhard rod mounting corroded

under bonnet brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 87,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

front break disks pitted

nearside rear shock mounting point has been welded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,760 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 75,536 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,127 miles

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

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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S354 VKM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S354 VKM, 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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S354 VKM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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