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R432 BNC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,252 mi
Last recorded141,252 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 BNC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 141,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pan ard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 138,884 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel ,advise attention

Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,103 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 129,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 129,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to centre (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to centre (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 129,495 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front upper bushes (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 123,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 119,557 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

crack in screen outside of swept area

Fail 1 Nov 2013 119,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

crack in screen outside of swept area

Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,224 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

crack in screen outside swept area

Pass 23 Nov 2010 98,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 90,246 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 90,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,400 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 76,539 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 69,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,824 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 62,824 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

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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R432 BNC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R432 BNC, 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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R432 BNC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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