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S659 ONK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,378 mi
Last recorded130,378 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 ONK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 130,378 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 130,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 124,290 miles

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 121,827 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 118,493 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 118,487 miles

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

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

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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S659 ONK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S659 ONK, 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.

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What year was S659 ONK registered?

S659 ONK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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