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S776 WHJ

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,068 mi
Last recorded139,068 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 WHJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 139,068 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

bothside front brake pads worn very thin , should replace.

bothside front inner disc/s poor condition- scored.

exhaust system front to rear poor condition.

nearside front to rear brake pipe coroded.

offside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder very corroded.

rear silencer ehaust clamp broken , but system still secure.

steering column play.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 133,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 133,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 129,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 124,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 117,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 112,656 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 107,080 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 107,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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S776 WHJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,429cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S776 WHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S776 WHJ registered?

S776 WHJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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