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L288 WGF

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,325 mi
Last recorded89,325 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee107,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 WGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 88,652 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 88,652 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 88,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back under the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inside of chassis on the floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outside of chassis close to the sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

hazard interference with side lights when switch on

Fail 22 Sep 2008 88,638 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,748 miles

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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L288 WGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L288 WGF, 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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L288 WGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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