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R216 MKO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,789 mi
Last recorded191,789 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 MKO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 191,789 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 191,187 miles

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering damper (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 187,582 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 187,550 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 183,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 178,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 173,947 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 173,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 171,560 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 171,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 171,536 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front drive shaft universal joints corroded

front exhaust flexi joinmt deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 167,351 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 167,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 162,535 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 158,017 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 151,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 145,625 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 145,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine turbo /intercooler hose fowling steering box,recommend attention

Fail 2 Feb 2009 137,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

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

fluid present around steering box

Pass 2 Feb 2009 137,455 miles

Oil leak

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

fluid present around steering box

Pass 14 Feb 2008 131,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 124,667 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 115,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 115,547 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

breather pipe on front diff fauling on prop shaft

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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R216 MKO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R216 MKO, 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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R216 MKO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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