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R302 ULE

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,944 mi
Last recorded92,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 ULE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 92,944 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front and link bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion along nearside sill under rear door (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust hanger broken on rear section but system still adequately supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in centre section (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged Nearside ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

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

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 29 Jul 2017 92,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All rear suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front and link bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion along nearside sill under rear door (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust hanger broken on rear section but system still adequately supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in centre section (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged Nearside ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

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

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,864 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,698 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,618 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 92,618 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,160 miles

airbag light on

Fail 5 Mar 2012 92,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 88,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate damaged

Fuel cap damaged, but still sealing

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 88,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate damaged

Fuel cap damaged, but still sealing

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 83,108 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 83,108 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 78,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,182 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 71,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

power steering fluid leak

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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R302 ULE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R302 ULE, 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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R302 ULE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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