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R390 ULE

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,832 mi
Last recorded183,832 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 ULE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 183,832 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2025 181,426 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 177,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 176,567 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both + N/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 174,526 miles

Nearside Front half shaft oil seal seeping fluid

Offside Front half shaft oil seal seeping fluid

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle presented as 2 seater

Pass 6 Mar 2020 171,165 miles

vehicle presented as 2 seater

Fail 6 Mar 2020 171,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle presented as 2 seater

Pass 11 Mar 2019 159,678 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 159,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 159,673 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp not working

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 150,483 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 150,472 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play Front idler arm marked with chalk (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play play to bush on n/s/f steering stabilizer stay bar, marked with chalk (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 141,340 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 141,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,241 miles

o/s/f u/j joint worn

Fail 23 Mar 2016 141,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f u/j joint worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 134,337 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 134,337 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 130,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 127,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2009 120,452 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 114,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 100,959 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 91,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 91,088 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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R390 ULE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R390 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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R390 ULE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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