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N4 BJD

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,604 mi
Last recorded163,604 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 BJD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 163,604 miles

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

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

centre exhaust signs of repair

nearside outer sill seatbelt anchorage area signs of repair

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside outet sill corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

power streering area damp

Fail 25 Apr 2015 163,604 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust signs of repair

nearside outer sill seatbelt anchorage area signs of repair

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside outet sill corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

power streering area damp

Fail 22 Apr 2015 163,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded but wont hole

power steering area damp of oil

Pass 4 Apr 2014 154,301 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 146,139 miles

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

both front tyres unevenly worn on edges advise alignment check

Pass 12 Apr 2012 141,521 miles

rear springs weak

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 141,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear springs weak

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 129,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 121,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wipers do not auto park and operate only on second speed

Fail 23 Apr 2010 121,600 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wipers do not auto park and operate only on second speed

Pass 20 Apr 2009 114,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 106,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,801 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 95,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 86,780 miles

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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N4 BJD is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N4 BJD, 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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What year was N4 BJD registered?

N4 BJD is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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