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R301 XSD

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,566 mi
Last recorded106,566 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 XSD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 105,861 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox cooler pipes weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,248 miles

Coolant leak Waterpump noisy and weeping. ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Pipes for gearbox oil cooler oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,352 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,065 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Pipes from cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Pipes from cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,155 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,041 miles

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

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

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,532 miles

Both rear leaf springs are corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 99,532 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,164 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 99,164 miles

Brake performance not tested Nearside front brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,427 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 97,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,119 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both lower's (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 94,108 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both lower's (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 85,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 80,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering box is damp

Pass 19 Jun 2010 80,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering box is damp

Pass 20 Jun 2009 77,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 72,366 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,234 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 71,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,683 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 69,678 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R301 XSD is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R301 XSD, 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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R301 XSD is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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