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T402 ONV

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,628 mi
Last recorded84,628 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee107,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT402 ONV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 84,628 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 83,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 80,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 80,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 75,982 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 75,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,935 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,306 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,723 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,723 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,124 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,328 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,624 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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T402 ONV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 107,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T402 ONV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T402 ONV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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