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R383 ULE

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,950 mi
Last recorded59,950 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 ULE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,958 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,209 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,184 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,608 miles

Both of the rear tyres are perrished.

Oil leak noted from the gearbox.

The front and rear suspension bushes are perrished. The O/S/R shackle is rubbing against the spring.

The high level (Rear) lamp is inop.

Wear noted on the N/S/F lower ball joint.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 80% worn.

Wear noted on the top steering column bush. The lower column is rubbing against part of the engine mount.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 47,608 miles

Both of the rear tyres are perrished.

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak noted from the gearbox.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

The front and rear suspension bushes are perrished. The O/S/R shackle is rubbing against the spring.

The high level (Rear) lamp is inop.

Wear noted on the N/S/F lower ball joint.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 80% worn.

Wear noted on the top steering column bush. The lower column is rubbing against part of the engine mount.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,690 miles

coolant low

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leak noted from gearbox

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,539 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust noted rusty and blowing slightly

front brake discs noted worn

r/o/s light lense noted cracked

tapley brake test carried out

wear noted on steering colum

Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust noted rusty and blowing slightly

front brake discs noted worn

r/o/s light lense noted cracked

tapley brake test carried out

wear noted on steering colum

Fail 19 Jul 2008 43,932 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stone chip noted in the front windscreen. (Outside of swept area.)

The exhaust is blowing at the centre joint.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,932 miles

Stone chip noted in the front windscreen. (Outside of swept area.)

The exhaust is blowing at the centre joint.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 39,248 miles

screw noted in f/n/s tyre

both rear tyres 80% worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,668 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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R383 ULE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R383 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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R383 ULE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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