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R215 MKO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,202 mi
Last recorded111,202 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 MKO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 111,202 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 110,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 110,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,394 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 110,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

boot stays weak.blow from center exhaust.play in both o/s/f and n/s/f top ball joints.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 109,900 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,529 miles

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

non std exhaust

non std suspension set up

o/s/r brake effort lower than n/s

Fail 18 Jul 2011 108,525 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

non std exhaust

non std suspension set up

Pass 8 Jul 2010 102,964 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 98,295 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 98,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,311 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 88,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,902 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 88,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 85,364 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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R215 MKO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R215 MKO, 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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What year was R215 MKO registered?

R215 MKO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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