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S904 JAJ

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,486 mi
Last recorded127,486 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 JAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 127,486 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front head lamp reflectors corroded poor pattern

centre silencer box noisy inside box baffles

front brakes balance slighty out

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2011 127,451 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front head lamps refectors coeeoded inside lamp poor pattern

centre silencer box noisy inside baffles

front brake balance slighty out

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre started to perish outer wall

Fail 31 Mar 2010 117,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre perished outer wall

Pass 11 May 2009 108,144 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 98,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 98,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 93,614 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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S904 JAJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S904 JAJ, 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 S904 JAJ registered?

S904 JAJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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