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R273 VCC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,662 mi
Last recorded80,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 VCC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,662 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 80,488 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,629 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre perishing / cracking

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 73,629 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre perishing / cracking

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,984 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front driveshaft universal joint slightly worn

Fail 6 Mar 2015 66,969 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front driveshaft universal joint slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,233 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front suspenion lower arm bushes cracking

rust on sills +chassis +front axle

Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front suspenion lower arm bushes cracking

rust on sills +chassis +front axle

Pass 22 May 2013 60,480 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion.on.front.axle.casing

corrosion.on.front.suspension.tie.bar.mtgs

Pass 24 May 2012 59,794 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,498 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,428 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,821 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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R273 VCC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R273 VCC, 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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R273 VCC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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