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R239 JUA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 JUA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 80,383 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 79,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust rusted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,009 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,666 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,530 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake disc's rusty

oil leak

slight windscreen damage

Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,252 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,847 miles

centre exhaust section has minor leak

exhaust system very rusty

front brake discs rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,714 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,968 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,376 miles

exhaust centre clamp corroded leaking,

front brake pads low , discs corroded

rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

slight free play in offside & nearside front upper & lower ball joints

slight power steering leak from hoses

Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,741 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

damage to inner tyre wall of off side front.

front brake discs corroded.

slight up and down movement to front hub ball joints both sides.

very slight blow from centre exhaust.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all front trailing bushes perished.

damage to inner tyre wall of off side front.

front brake discs corroded.

slight up and down movement to front hub ball joints both sides.

very slight blow from centre exhaust.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,968 miles

slight play in nearside & offside front top & bottom ball joints

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,570 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,206 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 47,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in offside front outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,742 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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R239 JUA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R239 JUA, 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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What year was R239 JUA registered?

R239 JUA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R239 JUA safe to buy?

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