CarVerify

Free Car Check

S749 BDM

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,964 mi
Last recorded126,964 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 BDM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 126,964 miles

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

frfont tyres scuffing

slight blow centre to rear exhaust

Fail 16 Mar 2015 126,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

frfont tyres scuffing

slight blow centre to rear exhaust

Fail 9 Apr 2014 126,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering damper leaking.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,000 miles

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

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

canott inspect brake pipes owing to wire sleves

Fail 13 Mar 2013 120,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

all steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2008 116,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 104,625 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Mar 2007 104,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,692 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 88,692 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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
Full Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S749 BDM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S749 BDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S749 BDM?

You can check the full history of S749 BDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S749 BDM registered?

S749 BDM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S749 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S749 BDM shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S749 BDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S749 BDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.