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S661 JSR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,714 mi
Last recorded86,714 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 JSR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,714 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip. (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,393 miles

center exhaust has slight leak

offside front hub seal leaking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2015 73,222 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,381 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,528 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 67,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

a.b.s. wire at o/s/f in engine bay fouling steering shaft

minor leak at c.a.t. section of exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

surface cracks on offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2006 53,254 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in tyre

surface cracks on offside rear tyre

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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S661 JSR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S661 JSR, 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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S661 JSR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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