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R356 VLN

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,014 mi
Last recorded120,014 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 VLN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 120,014 miles

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

centre exhaust has slight leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 116,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper split

suspesion bushes perrished

Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 109,515 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 109,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,887 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 87,877 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,012 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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R356 VLN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R356 VLN, 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 R356 VLN registered?

R356 VLN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R356 VLN safe to buy?

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