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S780 RLF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,700 mi
Last recorded157,700 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 RLF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 157,700 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

osf nsf headlamp reflectors deteriorated

osr nsr lower shock bushes poor condition

outer sills damaged

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Feb 2019 157,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

osf nsf headlamp reflectors deteriorated

osr nsr lower shock bushes poor condition

outer sills damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2018 155,084 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 155,056 miles

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

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

corrosion by rear fuel pipe covers

nearside front drop link bush deteriorated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Apr 2017 155,030 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure bolt missing from top mounting (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion at nearside rear fuel pipe cover

Pass 18 Apr 2016 153,168 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small crack in nearside rear light lens

Fail 15 Apr 2016 153,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small crack in nearside rear light lens

Pass 14 Apr 2015 150,237 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 150,058 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 143,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 143,633 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 132,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 132,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 124,231 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2011 124,225 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs heavily worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 115,704 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 115,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2009 105,081 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 7 Mar 2009 105,081 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

airbag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2007 93,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 89,518 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside rear leaf spring braket loose

Pass 13 Dec 2005 81,799 miles

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

water leak in engine compartment

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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S780 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S780 RLF, 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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S780 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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