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S582 RLF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,574 mi
Last recorded76,574 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS582 RLF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,574 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 76,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,174 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 73,479 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 68,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,731 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,080 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 138,700 miles

Centre Front Upper Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,260 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,704 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 50,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S582 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S582 RLF, 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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S582 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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