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S679 VVR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,737 mi
Last recorded92,737 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 VVR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,386 miles

N/S/F brake pipe is slightly coroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs worn & corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 89,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs worn & corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 83,836 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion on exhaust system

Grease and paint on brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to N/S/F seatbelt

Slight damage to O/S/F seatbelt

Slight front diff oil leak

Slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,836 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion on exhaust system

Grease and paint on brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Slight damage to N/S/F seatbelt

Slight damage to O/S/F seatbelt

Slight front diff oil leak

Slight rear diff oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 83,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,399 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,168 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 69,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 67,684 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 67,539 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,360 miles

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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S679 VVR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S679 VVR, 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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S679 VVR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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