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S524 AEC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,043 mi
Last recorded113,043 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 AEC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 113,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,560 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 111,482 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 94,318 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,852 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 85,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Interior mirror missing

N/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,709 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 75,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S524 AEC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S524 AEC, 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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What year was S524 AEC registered?

S524 AEC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S524 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 AEC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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