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R285 GKO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,638 mi
Last recorded78,638 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 GKO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,638 miles

corrosion forming to rear of o/s and n/s outer sill panels, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 4.5mm, n/s/r 2.0mm, o/s/r 3.5mm, 215/75/15 100s, n/s/r tyre close to limit.

corrosion to exhaust centre silencer clamp, corrosion forming to; front to rear metal brake pipe, o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes, o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 22 Feb 2013 78,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion forming to rear of o/s and n/s outer sill panels, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 4.5mm, n/s/r 2.0mm, o/s/r 3.5mm, 215/75/15 100s, n/s/r tyre close to limit.

corrosion to exhaust centre silencer clamp, corrosion forming to; front to rear metal brake pipe, o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes, o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,784 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front brakes slightly binding and pads getting low

rear brakes slightly uneven on first application

slight exhaust leak fron cat to centre silencer joint and clamp in poor condition

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 3mm 215/75r15 100s

Fail 10 Mar 2012 72,784 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front brakes slightly binding and pads getting low

rear brakes slightly uneven on first application

slight exhaust leak fron cat to centre silencer joint and clamp in poor condition

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 3mm 215/75r15 100s

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,839 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 215/75/15 100s.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 215/75/15 100s.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front discs been overheating due to slight binding.

o/s front discs been overheating due to slight binding.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,902 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,599 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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R285 GKO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R285 GKO, 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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R285 GKO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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