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P1 LAC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,910 mi
Last recorded124,910 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 LAC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 124,910 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 124,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play float in half shaft (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,675 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight float in half shaft (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,594 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight float in halfshaft (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 122,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight float in halfshaft (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 121,089 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 121,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 111,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,561 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 100,872 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,053 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,604 miles

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

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 73,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,568 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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P1 LAC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P1 LAC, 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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P1 LAC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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