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S626 RNY

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,316 mi
Last recorded91,316 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 RNY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise steering damper leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2019 91,315 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise steering damper leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2019 91,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise slight play in o/s of rear axle half shaft/ hub

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 83,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 83,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,345 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 72,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 61,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 51,544 miles

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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S626 RNY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S626 RNY, 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 S626 RNY registered?

S626 RNY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S626 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S626 RNY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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