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R108 JGN

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,068 mi
Last recorded130,068 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 JGN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 130,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 120,183 miles

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

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

crack at top of windscreen not in swept area at time of test

slight play in o/s/f u/j joint

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 28 May 2009 115,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/f drive u/j worn

Pass 29 May 2008 112,672 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 112,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear diffs leaking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2007 96,988 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2006 87,876 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

main steel brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2006 87,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

main steel brake pipe slightly corroded

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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R108 JGN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R108 JGN, 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 R108 JGN registered?

R108 JGN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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