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R172 CVR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,914 mi
Last recorded115,914 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 CVR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 115,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

antiroll bar bushes quite perished but attachment seems ok

both rear leaf spings have some corrosion and rear axle tubes quite corroded

brake pipes have a spiral winding on wheel terminating pipes which makes it impossible to assess the condition of the pipe without removing the winding

corrosion on top spring mount to body offside front

squek from steering fom column but doesnt seem to have any play

Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

antiroll bar bushes quite perished but attachment seems ok

both rear leaf spings have some corrosion and rear axle tubes quite corroded

brake pipes have a spiral winding on wheel terminating pipes which makes it impossible to assess the condition of the pipe without removing the winding

corrosion on top spring mount to body offside front

squek from steering fom column but doesnt seem to have any play

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,833 miles

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

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)

antiroll bar bushes perished

front fog inop offside

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2012 111,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 111,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 109,747 miles

Both front anti roll top link bushes are perished.

Brake pipes running to rear of car are starting corrode in places.

Fuel pipes from front to rear are corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,952 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 100,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,430 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 92,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 85,788 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front lock stop out of adjustment.

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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R172 CVR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R172 CVR, 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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R172 CVR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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