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R217 UBY

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

192,006 mi
Last recorded192,006 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 UBY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 192,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 189,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 186,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 180,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 176,171 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 164,225 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 162,211 miles

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

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

head lights poor

high level stop light not working

o/s/f driveshaft uj worn

Fail 17 May 2018 162,211 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

head lights poor

high level stop light not working

o/s/f driveshaft uj worn

Pass 19 May 2017 160,285 miles

Offside Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front.reflectors.rusting.

Fail 19 May 2017 160,285 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front.reflectors.rusting.

Pass 20 May 2016 155,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 149,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f.uj.worn

Pass 28 May 2014 143,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 136,142 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 128,407 miles

exhaust rusty-oil leaks-both front antiroll bar bushes worn-rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Jun 2011 119,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 105,381 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 90,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 80,623 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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R217 UBY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R217 UBY, 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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R217 UBY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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