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R198 UJB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,131 mi
Last recorded143,131 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 UJB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 143,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle is excessively corroded in many places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting is broken (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake back plates are rusty

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

Central exhaust clamp is missing

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 140,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 133,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 132,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 128,998 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on fuel neck cover

front tyre side walls perished

Fail 17 Jun 2011 128,987 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on fuel neck cover

front tyre side walls perished

Pass 13 Mar 2010 124,964 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 124,802 miles

Front Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 113,371 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded and spring clamps insecure

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

exhaust system has various small blows

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

front brake discs worn

leaf spring shackle bushes worn

play in steering joints

Fail 21 Jan 2009 113,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded and spring clamps insecure

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

exhaust system has various small blows

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

front brake discs worn

leaf spring shackle bushes worn

play in steering joints

Pass 2 Nov 2007 98,611 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 89,007 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight lift in offside ball joint on steering drag link.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 75,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R198 UJB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 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 R198 UJB, 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 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R198 UJB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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