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R158 JUA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,185 mi
Last recorded95,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 JUA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 95,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 85,832 miles

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

Offside Front fog light in-op

Fail 3 Feb 2025 85,832 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light in-op

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 82,061 miles

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

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

Under car covered in underseal

Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,061 miles

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

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

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

Under car covered in underseal

Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,484 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 79,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,574 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak

underside of car undersealed

Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated universal joint worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated universal joint worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light in-op

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear leaf springs corroded (both sides)

Pass 31 Jan 2020 66,464 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear exhaust mounting broken, system still secure

Pass 3 Feb 2019 63,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 60,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 31,757 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,609 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 26,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,527 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,995 miles

front brake 19% imbalance.

imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,484 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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R158 JUA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R158 JUA, 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 R158 JUA registered?

R158 JUA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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