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S861 ABF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,106 mi
Last recorded109,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 ABF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 109,106 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking points corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,478 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 106,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,395 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,393 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 102,981 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,307 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 97,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,888 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 83,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 80,570 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 80,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,077 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s and n/s front anti-roll bar link bushes beginning to perish

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules beginning to corrode

o/s/f door check strap disconnected

o/s/r and n/s/r leaf springs beginning to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs

steering wheel outer cover beginning to detach from frame

Fail 10 Jul 2008 78,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s and n/s front anti-roll bar link bushes beginning to perish

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules beginning to corrode

o/s/f door check strap disconnected

o/s/r and n/s/r leaf springs beginning to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs

steering wheel outer cover beginning to detach from frame

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,855 miles

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

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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S861 ABF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S861 ABF, 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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S861 ABF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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