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R131 TGC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,621 mi
Last recorded194,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 TGC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 194,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 194,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

chassis slightly corroded

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

inner wheel arches covers fitted - all

sills slightly corroded

under body covered with under seal

Fail 22 May 2021 194,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure hitting shock absorber (6.1.2 (a))

chassis slightly corroded

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

inner wheel arches covers fitted - all

sills slightly corroded

under body covered with under seal

Pass 9 Mar 2020 193,035 miles

Offside Rear light taped

front anti roll bar D bushes slight play

front shock absorbers & coil springs corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak

under body components corroded steering, suspension & braking

Fail 16 Dec 2019 193,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ARCH / INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ARCH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL OFFSIDE & NERSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar D bushes slight play

Offside Rear taped

front springs & shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

under body components steering, suspension & braking corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 192,456 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 192,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 192,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 185,580 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 177,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 174,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 168,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 160,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 148,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 140,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 134,735 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 124,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 114,200 miles

both headlight reflectors corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

stonechip in windscreen zone a not in wiper sweep.

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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R131 TGC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R131 TGC, 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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R131 TGC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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