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R396 LRF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,388 mi
Last recorded135,388 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 LRF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 135,388 miles

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

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Wiring from battery negative deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 130,722 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box seeping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 128,917 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Battery cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery leads (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,291 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 121,218 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 118,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,999 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 114,991 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 111,442 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 103,274 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,202 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 86,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,329 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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R396 LRF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R396 LRF, 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 R396 LRF registered?

R396 LRF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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