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R384 JFD

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,732 mi
Last recorded154,732 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 JFD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 154,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 149,626 miles

brake pedal creeps slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2011 149,626 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal creeps slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2010 133,487 miles

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

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

large amount of travel on park brake

Fail 9 Nov 2010 133,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

large amount of travel on park brake

Pass 31 Oct 2009 126,743 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 126,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 115,867 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 115,867 miles

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 104,948 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 104,948 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 87,994 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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R384 JFD is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R384 JFD, 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 R384 JFD registered?

R384 JFD is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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