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R207 HJO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

167,072 mi
Last recorded167,072 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 HJO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 167,072 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake calbe resting on exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2024 166,015 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 166,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 165,025 miles

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front panyard arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 163,656 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake cable on exhaust

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

Rear both U J joints corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 161,708 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 159,136 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play off box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o s r wheel hub wet oil ??

Fail 2 Nov 2020 159,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play off box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o s r wheel hub wet oil ??

Pass 1 Nov 2019 157,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 154,324 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 150,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,817 miles

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 11 Aug 2015 139,586 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 139,586 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75% o/s reading low (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 64% o/s reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 131,550 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 124,425 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 118,925 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 118,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine oil leak.

rear [n/s & o/s] leaf spring[s] are slightly corroded.

rear axle leak.

steering arm[s] have slight play at the ball joint[s].

Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,067 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 100,713 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,588 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

injury in screen\security of rear exhaust\osf panard rod anchorage\hand brake travel

Fail 7 Dec 2009 85,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

injury in screen\security of rear exhaust\osf panard rod anchorage\hand brake travel

Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,473 miles

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

brake discs wearing+pads

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,446 miles

frontbrake discs for wear

injury in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 42,789 miles

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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R207 HJO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R207 HJO, 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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R207 HJO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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