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R284 SLL

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,190 mi
Last recorded76,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 SLL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 76,190 miles

Coolant leak from radiator cap area

Front fog lamps inoperative

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers/ lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 75,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 75,667 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 67,019 miles

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear leaf spring corroded both sides

under vehicle corroded

Fail 16 May 2024 67,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear leaf spring corroded both sides

under vehicle corroded

Pass 6 May 2023 66,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

leaf spring corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 64,562 miles

Leaf springs corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 64,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Leaf springs corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,258 miles

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

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

o/s/r seat belt stiff in operation

Fail 19 Jan 2016 63,258 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r seat belt stiff in operation

Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,520 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 53,999 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 53,999 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,497 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 50,497 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,619 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,070 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,798 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 32,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,270 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 28,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre outer wall damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 22,718 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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R284 SLL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R284 SLL, 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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R284 SLL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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