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R137 TGC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,341 mi
Last recorded139,341 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 TGC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 139,341 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 133,770 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 133,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 127,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 122,001 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 120,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020 118,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 117,395 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Signs of wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 113,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,144 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 105,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,320 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 97,320 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,474 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,341 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cat rattling

Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,399 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cat rattling

Pass 24 Nov 2011 94,271 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 91,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,708 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 82,595 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,796 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 65,529 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 58,501 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 58,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R137 TGC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R137 TGC, 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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What year was R137 TGC registered?

R137 TGC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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