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S974 RHK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 RHK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 136,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,107 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 118,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,030 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 109,192 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 84,878 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 84,878 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,816 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,779 miles

centre exhaust blowing to limits

front brake pads worn to m.o.t. limits

n/s headlamp aim on upper limits

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s headlamp aim on lower limits

rear leaf springs in poor condition

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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S974 RHK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S974 RHK, 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 S974 RHK registered?

S974 RHK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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