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R37 BKW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,659 mi
Last recorded132,659 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 BKW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 132,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 132,659 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 132,629 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 132,629 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,138 miles

number of small oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,617 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 114,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside step

offside step

rearbox exhaust

Fail 30 Mar 2015 113,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside step

offside step

rearbox exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,464 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 112,464 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,752 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 108,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 107,132 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 107,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 105,167 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 105,165 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 102,710 miles

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

nearside & offside door steps insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,165 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 100,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 94,943 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 94,943 miles

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

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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R37 BKW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R37 BKW, 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 R37 BKW registered?

R37 BKW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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