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R417 HBA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 HBA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,222 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 99,920 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,920 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,016 miles

oil leak

wear front disc

Fail 6 Mar 2010 93,677 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhuast clamp corroded + loose

under vehicle muddy

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,444 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 69,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R417 HBA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R417 HBA, 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 R417 HBA registered?

R417 HBA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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