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R450 CET

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,824 mi
Last recorded123,824 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 CET
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 123,824 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 123,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,824 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 123,824 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 123,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,436 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 123,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,235 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 122,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,262 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 117,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 113,767 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,091 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,080 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,976 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 93,976 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 89,802 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,248 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 72,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,152 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R450 CET is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 R450 CET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R450 CET registered?

R450 CET is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R450 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 CET shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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