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S559 JGF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,981 mi
Last recorded155,981 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 JGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 155,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 154,185 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 153,269 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 150,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 144,013 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 144,013 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Advise handbrake lever button damaged

Advise offside front outer driveshaft universal joint worn and rusty

Advise offside front tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.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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S559 JGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S559 JGF, 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 S559 JGF registered?

S559 JGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S559 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 JGF shows 6 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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