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R217 DPV

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,505 mi
Last recorded173,505 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 DPV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 173,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 172,862 miles

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

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

free play close to mot limits noted in steering box..rear brake piping rusted..advise grease all steering joints..offside handbrake cable casing cracked...

front brake imbalance noted...advise wheels off inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2012 172,862 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

free play close to mot limits noted in steering box..rear brake piping rusted..advise grease all steering joints..offside handbrake cable casing cracked...

Pass 10 Dec 2010 171,879 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front antiroll bar link bushes starting to perish

offside and nearside rear spring hanger bushes starting to perish

offside rear handbrake cable outer caseing spliting

Fail 8 Dec 2010 171,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front antiroll bar link bushes starting to perish

offside and nearside rear spring hanger bushes starting to perish

offside rear handbrake cable outer caseing spliting

Pass 23 Mar 2009 169,103 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 164,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 154,946 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 148,637 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 148,637 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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R217 DPV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R217 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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What year was R217 DPV registered?

R217 DPV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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