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R183 VLB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,548 mi
Last recorded127,548 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 127,548 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 122,039 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 122,039 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 115,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 115,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 110,401 miles

Brake performance not tested oil and coolant leak from engine (1.2.1 (g))

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested oil and coolant leak from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear axle seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 100,525 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f /s/r ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear advise : rear leaf spring worn

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

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

Offside Rear advise : rear leaf spring worn

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 91,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear advise : rear leaf spring worn

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

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

Offside Rear advise : rear leaf spring worn

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,471 miles

Oil leak differential ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR gasket (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet in plastic clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlight aim poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in plastic clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded and weakened

Rear brake application uneven

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2014 72,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,980 miles

It is required that the presenter is advised that the front window tint is illegal.

Nearside r5ear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,265 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 57,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,426 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,674 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear both rear hubs

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,478 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,055 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 40,055 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

both front anti roll bar mounts worn

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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R183 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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 R183 VLB, 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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R183 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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