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R248 HNY

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,567 mi
Last recorded163,567 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 HNY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 163,567 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 162,187 miles

underside corroded slightly

Pass 20 May 2019 160,426 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 160,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 157,898 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 157,889 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides. (3.7.B.6a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 154,819 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 154,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 144,628 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 144,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 142,566 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 140,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 140,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 139,314 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 139,314 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 136,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 132,990 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 125,049 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 115,032 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 115,032 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 130,609 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 103,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear wash not working

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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R248 HNY 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 63.6%.

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 R248 HNY, 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 R248 HNY registered?

R248 HNY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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