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R139 VLB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,038 mi
Last recorded168,038 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 168,038 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 167,548 miles

Front axle/Suspension component mountings slightly corroded

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 167,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 166,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 165,888 miles

Exhaust manifold slightly corroded

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside front steering linkage mounting point corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 165,406 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside and offside rear end sills/lower inner wheel arches corroded

Offside front steering linkage mounting point corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 164,500 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside and offside rear end sills/lower inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 164,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside and offside rear end sills/lower inner wheel arches corroded

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 163,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 162,254 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 162,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 160,420 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Offside front chassis(panard rod mount)corroded

Rear axle brake pipe corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 159,554 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front half shaft,universal joint worn

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jul 2015 159,553 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside front half shaft,universal joint worn

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 157,610 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 154,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 154,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 150,500 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 146,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 140,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 131,058 miles

Slight oil leak from front prop to front diff

Fail 19 Aug 2009 131,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight oil leak from front prop to front diff

Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,507 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 99,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 82,519 miles

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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R139 VLB 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 R139 VLB, 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 R139 VLB registered?

R139 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R139 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 VLB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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