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P99 KAL

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,637 mi
Last recorded149,637 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 KAL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 149,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear leaf springs worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring worn

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

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

filler neck shield on underside of vehicle corroded, likely to drop off

Fail 17 Jul 2018 149,634 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear leaf springs worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring worn

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

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

filler neck shield on underside of vehicle corroded, likely to drop off

Pass 20 Jul 2017 147,463 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 147,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 144,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 142,410 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 142,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 139,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 136,646 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 136,644 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,081 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 124,458 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 114,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 105,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,408 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 83,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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P99 KAL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P99 KAL, 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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P99 KAL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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