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R231 EOT

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,487 mi
Last recorded79,487 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 EOT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 79,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff casing slight weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,285 miles

Damp around nearside rear drum/axle end

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Slight corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 8 Mar 2024 79,285 miles

Damp around nearside rear drum/axle end

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,823 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 68,823 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,600 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear leaf springs corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,741 miles

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

front roll bar bushes perished

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front roll bar bushes perished

rear axle brake pipes corroding--cleaned and greased.

rear brake shoes look low

slight noise from exhaust flexy joint

steering damper has slight weep

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes corroding.

nearside rear outer sill corroding.

nearside rear service brake becoming lazy.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,734 miles

both rear leaf springs rusty

both rear leaf springs rusty

heavy engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Feb 2008 62,843 miles

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

front brake discs begining to warp.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight movement in nearside top and bottom ball joints.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,843 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight movement in nearside top and bottom ball joints.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,602 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,921 miles

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

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

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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R231 EOT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R231 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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What year was R231 EOT registered?

R231 EOT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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