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R133 FRO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,444 mi
Last recorded152,444 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 FRO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 152,444 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 149,557 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 149,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 145,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 142,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 13,666 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 136,666 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 128,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 125,933 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 Front 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 28 Dec 2007 119,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 107,507 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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R133 FRO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R133 FRO, 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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R133 FRO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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