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R242 EOT

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,987 mi
Last recorded145,987 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 EOT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 145,987 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 145,987 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak Water pump ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 143,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 143,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 139,347 miles

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

Front Bumper ends missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Rear Exhaust missing

coolant light on

Fail 21 Jul 2020 139,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to excessive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper ends missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Rear Exhaust missing

coolant light on

Pass 22 Aug 2019 137,592 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front both front fog lights not working and offside front fog light unit broken

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front sil crushed

Offside Rear bump stop missing and corroded

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

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

coolant light on dash

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 137,592 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr valve not lined up or bolted in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front both front fog lights not working and offside front fog light unit broken

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front sil crushed

Offside Rear bump stop missing and corroded

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

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

battery negative terminal loose

coolant light on dash

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 137,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to egr valve insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective insecure to engine (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 6 Dec 2016 128,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear early corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 125,695 miles

All brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint attention recommended (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened On limit - attention recommended. (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside front drive shaft universal joint is worn - attention recommended.

Powereo steering and intercooler pipes are wearing (near steering box).

Rear leaf springs are corroded but not to excess.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 123,380 miles

All brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Intercooler pipe and power steering pipe near steering box are wearing.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear springs are corroded but not to excess.

Slight wear in offside front driveshaft outer universal joint.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 123,380 miles

All brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Intercooler pipe and power steering pipe near steering box are wearing.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear springs are corroded but not to excess.

Slight wear in offside front driveshaft outer universal joint.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 121,121 miles

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

Rear springs are corroded but not to excess.

Slight wear in offside driveshaft outer univ ersal joint.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 113,870 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight end float both rear hubs

Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn too 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 64,865 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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R242 EOT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R242 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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R242 EOT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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