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R35 VLB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,050 miles

all brake pipes rusty covered with spring covers

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,504 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 96,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,028 miles

in and out play on o/s/r n/s/r hub bearings

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 25 Feb 2015 85,018 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

in and out play on o/s/r n/s/r hub bearings

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,787 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

dampness around steering pipes

exhaust centre section corroded

front discs scored

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

rear diff noisie

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,347 miles

diff noisie rear

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,725 miles

slioght play in n/s/f o/s/f bottom ball joints

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 57,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clamp on leaf spring loose

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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R35 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R35 VLB, 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 R35 VLB registered?

R35 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R35 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 VLB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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