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R188 WTP

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,965 mi
Last recorded164,965 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 WTP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 164,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 158,379 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 158,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 150,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 145,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 142,047 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate stained

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 142,045 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm behind steering idler (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate stained

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 137,268 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 130,978 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 130,972 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,798 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 120,182 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 115,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 12 Jun 2012 104,052 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres perished/cracking

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Jun 2012 104,051 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres perished/cracking

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 103,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 100,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,395 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perishing + heavily worn

front brake pads thin

front diff damp

rear leaf springs corroding

rear lower shocker bushes perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 87,635 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,635 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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R188 WTP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R188 WTP, 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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R188 WTP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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