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G20 WST

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,297 mi
Last recorded157,297 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 WST
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 157,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 150,309 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 150,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 147,075 miles

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

n/s rear handbrake effort

Pass 10 Jul 2015 144,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear spring hangers slight wear

front discs rusty fromt pads getting low

slight corrosion both brake pipes to rear wheel cyls on end and brake pipe to rear hose

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Jun 2014 141,125 miles

1.very slight play in o/s upper and lower balljoints 2.surface corrosion of front and rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2013 136,069 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in screen

front axle oil leak

front spot lamps inop.

head light reflectors poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s head light beam pattern poor

o/s head light beam pattern poor

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear brake imbalance

rear tail gate gas struts weak

rear wiper blade

slight front brake imbalance

slight play o/s drop arm end

Fail 20 Jun 2013 136,066 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in screen

engine oil on min.

front axle oil leak

front spot lamps inop.

head light reflectors poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s head light beam pattern poor

o/s head light beam pattern poor

o/s wiper blade

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear brake imbalance

rear tail gate gas struts weak

rear wiper blade

slight front brake imbalance

slight play o/s drop arm end

Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlamp reflectors fading

rear leaf springs weak

welding repairs to offside outer sill

Fail 19 Jul 2012 132,249 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness around front and rear diff's

exhaust front clamp loose

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2011 120,874 miles

rear windows tinnted

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

non standard headlight bulbs fitted

rear exhaust bracket repaired

Pass 14 May 2010 117,617 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear full off tools and wood rear seats and belt not checked

Pass 28 May 2009 113,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 113,657 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 104,580 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 104,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 96,355 miles

noise from rear axle or wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jun 2007 96,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rotational noise from both rear wheels, unable to determine whether its differential or wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 76,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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G20 WST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,264 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 Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G20 WST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G20 WST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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