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S490 ASF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,662 mi
Last recorded143,662 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 ASF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 143,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 138,703 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 138,703 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 135,123 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 135,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 133,258 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 133,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 127,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2010 127,812 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 124,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 123,833 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 118,451 miles

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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S490 ASF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S490 ASF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S490 ASF registered?

S490 ASF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S490 ASF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 ASF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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