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R108 USM

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,201 mi
Last recorded169,201 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 USM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 169,201 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 166,742 miles

vehicle underside corrded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 165,341 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 165,341 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 163,617 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 158,905 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 158,905 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 153,420 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 153,417 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 143,702 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 143,702 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 133,364 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 133,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 119,983 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 119,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 106,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 102,924 miles

General corrosion under body? not excessive

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 102,924 miles

General corrosion under body? not excessive

Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

fuel filler neck cover corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

surface rust to under body

Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

advise surface rust to under body

Pass 2 Dec 2005 68,206 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 68,206 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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R108 USM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,670 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 Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R108 USM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R108 USM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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