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S878 DNW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,957 mi
Last recorded119,957 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 DNW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 119,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 119,950 miles

Emissions not tested NO FUEL (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMP CAP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play steering column top bush

Fail 3 Sep 2021 112,729 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play steering column top bush

Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,749 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front top column bush worn

Fail 20 Aug 2020 107,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured TOP LEAF (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front top column bush worn

Pass 10 May 2019 99,291 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 99,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

both front tyres badly scrubbed

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,036 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,112 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,544 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,342 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,207 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,949 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,067 miles

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
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S878 DNW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S878 DNW, 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.

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S878 DNW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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