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YIL 8226

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,015 mi
Last recorded114,015 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 8226
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2015 114,015 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 114,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,398 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 107,398 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 107,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 103,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,122 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 86,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 71,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 69,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 66,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,796 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 65,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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YIL 8226 is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 108,101 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 Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YIL 8226, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIL 8226 registered?

YIL 8226 is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is YIL 8226 safe to buy?

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