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R338 LRF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 LRF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 117,703 miles

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

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

rear seats removed unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,365 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front and rear number plates deteriorating

idler arm dust cover split

slight blow to centre section of exhaust system

stabiliser bar dust cover split

Fail 8 Jul 2009 105,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to exhaust

front and rear number plates deteriorating

idler arm dust cover split

slight blow to centre section of exhaust system

stabiliser bar dust cover split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 101,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2008 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 95,681 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 84,923 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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R338 LRF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R338 LRF, 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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What year was R338 LRF registered?

R338 LRF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R338 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 LRF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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