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R144 RST

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,739 mi
Last recorded100,739 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 RST
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,739 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jun 2023 100,718 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line--beamset (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low off top adjuster mtg (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,420 miles

Brake fluid below add dot bur reservoir half full

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint in front of box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Washers weak only just hitting screen

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 95,561 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed resulting from door jam. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear service and parking brakes working slightly slower and with less performance than nearsides.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 95,544 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Outer wheel arch missing leaving exposed sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panelling excessively corroded within 300mm of suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from pump to steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing has abrasion marks. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2011 93,236 miles

Both front anti-roll bar rubbers to chassis have slight wear/play.

Offside rear wheel hub has oil leak.

Slight vibration in front brakes, offside is working slightly faster.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 88,701 miles

Nearside rear brakes slightly slower than offsides.

Offside front seatbelt has slight markings in webbing.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,862 miles

Markings on offside seatbelt resulting from being caught in doorlatch.

Pass 12 Oct 2008 80,272 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance, nearside giving less.

Nearside rear service brake slower to work than nearside.

Nearside rear sill area has slight corrosion [will require repair before next MOT]

Offside rear wheelbearing has slight noise.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,115 miles

Both headlight reflectors are deteriorating.

Driver seatbelt has slight markings on webbing.

Nearside front driveshaft universal joint has wear/play advise to renew ASAP.

Rear no plate is deteriorating.

Rear seal on gearbox is leaking, rectify soon.

Slight wear/play in steering box have adjusted at next service.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 66,422 miles

Both rear wheel hubs have slight roughness when rotating.

Nearside front driveshaft universal joint showing signs of deterioration [rust] from bearings cups.Advise to renew before next MOT.

Offside parking brake working slower than nearside.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 60,213 miles

Offside front driveshaft universal joint is excessively rusty [no grease, replace].

Slight dry noises from both rear wheels when rotating.

Slight marks on offside front seatbelt web.

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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R144 RST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R144 RST, 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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R144 RST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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