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R108 JPF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,756 mi
Last recorded124,756 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 JPF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 124,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 116,034 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,197 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,660 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 107,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 100,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 100,437 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 91,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,073 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link rod bushes worn and cracking n/s/f o/s/f

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower and top (2.7.4)

Rear diff slight leak of oil

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,517 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,887 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,910 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

steering box looks damp

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,398 miles

front brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,845 miles

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

catalyst noisy

exhaust rear support bracket deteriorated

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

front brake pads appear to be close to wear limit

steering damper wet

Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,686 miles

advise front brake pads getting low plus slight wear on front discs

advise front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

advise rattle from cat

advise rear exhaust clamp broken but secure

advise slight leak on steering box

advise steering damper pos start of leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,687 miles

advise cat rattling

advise rear exhaust clamp

Pass 5 Jan 2006 64,918 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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R108 JPF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 JPF, 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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R108 JPF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R108 JPF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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