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S749 ORU

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,738 mi
Last recorded107,738 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee107,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 ORU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,738 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,941 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,945 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jul 2014 98,894 miles

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

Centre Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,894 miles

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

Centre Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,618 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,476 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,801 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all of the front steering joints have slight play

foot pedal has slight travel but locks and still has reserve

front brake discs worn

handbrake lever comes up slightly high

Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all of the front steering joints have slight play

foot pedal has slight travel but locks and still has reserve

front brake discs worn

handbrake lever comes up slightly high

Pass 24 May 2010 83,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 83,120 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 73,119 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 73,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 27 May 2008 67,929 miles

o/s/f side wall pershed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,034 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 57,367 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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S749 ORU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 107,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S749 ORU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S749 ORU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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