MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear CAT pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box to cat joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mainfold (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
tail box exhaust end mount been wired up
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
offside rear bump stop missing
rear tyres perishing
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?
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S989 JJT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S989 JJT, 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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S989 JJT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 12 September 1998.
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