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R125 AKR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,322 mi
Last recorded159,322 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 AKR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 159,322 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 159,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 152,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 152,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 144,985 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 144,977 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,128 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 129,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,840 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,554 miles

hc reading was high

offside front tyre uneven inner tread

rear lower shocker bushes worn

tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,305 miles

front pads and discs limit

Fail 20 Jan 2012 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads and discs worn to limit

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,483 miles

front brakes worn

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

slight play nearside hub

Fail 7 Jan 2011 86,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes worn

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

slight play nearside hub

Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,916 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear springs corroded, Metal covers over brake pipes, Damp around steering box, Oil leaks, Exhaust baffles worn.

Tracking check.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,916 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear springs corroded, Metal covers over brake pipes, Damp around steering box, Oil leaks, Exhaust baffles worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,420 miles

Strongly adv, Damp around steering box, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm tread depth, o/s/f tyre on 2.0 mm tread depth, Rear tyres on 2.5 mm tread depth, Slight oil leak.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 71,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Strongly adv, Damp around steering box, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm tread depth, o/s/f tyre on 2.0 mm tread depth, Rear tyres on 2.5 mm tread depth, Slight oil leak.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brakes worn

rear springs rust

Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,262 miles

silencer rusty

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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R125 AKR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R125 AKR, 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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R125 AKR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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