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R226 EOT

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,127 mi
Last recorded178,127 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 EOT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 178,127 miles

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.

Pass 30 Jan 2024 177,104 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jan 2023 174,488 miles

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.

Fail 19 May 2022 174,486 miles

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.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 186,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 166,800 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 166,800 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 164,052 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2018 164,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 156,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 145,333 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

brake servo hose appears to have been poorly repaired

Fail 27 Jun 2016 145,333 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 137,950 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 137,948 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2014 127,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 117,753 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2013 117,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,686 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,176 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 96,018 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,001 miles

All steel brake pipes marked in yellow need cleaning or replacing and both front tyres very slightly fouling the inner wheel arch.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,414 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 52,672 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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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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