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R213 DPV

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 DPV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs corroding

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

offside rear body rail mount is corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 100,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 97,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 94,933 miles

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

Towbar component defective (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,483 miles

nearside outer front driveshaft universal joint has slight free play

Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,483 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

nearside outer front driveshaft universal joint has slight free play

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,159 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,218 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,680 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 87,680 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 80,873 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,416 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,117 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 74,115 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,108 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 19 Oct 2009 69,108 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,577 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,074 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 61,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,692 miles

movement at prop shaft sliding joint

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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R213 DPV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R213 DPV, 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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R213 DPV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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