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P5 BMA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,486 mi
Last recorded206,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 BMA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 206,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 206,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 203,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 203,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 195,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 195,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 182,328 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 182,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 164,536 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 164,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 150,280 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 145,814 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 145,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 130,914 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 130,914 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 102,994 miles

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)

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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P5 BMA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P5 BMA, 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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P5 BMA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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