MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Fuel filter hoses perishing.
Moderate blow from front of exhaust system.
Offside front and nearside front tyres perished on inner sidewalls.
Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls.
Rear axle bump stops missing.
Slight play in nearside front driveshaft outer universal joint.
Slight play in nearside front suspension upper and lower ball joints.
Slight play in panhard rod ball joint.
Various brake pipes corroded.
Various slight oil leaks.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Panhard rod ball joint gaiter perishing.
Rear suspension bump stops missing.
Slight blow from front of exhaust system.
Slight play in nearside front suspension upper and lower ball joints.
Slight play in panhard rod ball joint.
Various brake pipes corroded.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Exhaust centre silencer close to rear propshaft.
Interior mirror not fitted.
Rear suspension bump stops missing.
Slight blow from front of exhaust system.
Slight engine oil leak.
Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint,
Various brake pipes corroding.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper link bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering locking device missing On steering damper nuts. (2.1.3 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Panhard rod ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery loose in carrier.
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pedal creeping slightly under pressure.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Exhaust silencer close to rear propshaft.
Interior mirror not fitted.
Moderate blow from front of exhaust system. Advise investigation.
Offside rear and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing.
Possible slight electrolyte leak from offside of battery. Advise further inspection.
Rear suspension spring bushes perished or worn.
Various brake pipes corroding.
Various slight oil leaks.
Various suspension bushes worn.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
front suspension drop link worn
gear box leak
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
oil leak
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
brake servo hose appears to have been poorly repaired
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
brake servo hose appears to have been poorly repaired
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipe rusty
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear section of front to rear metal brake pipe rusty
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
All steel brake pipes marked in yellow need cleaning or replacing and both front tyres very slightly fouling the inner wheel arch.
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?
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R226 EOT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R226 EOT, 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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R226 EOT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 29 May 1998.
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