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R450 MDF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 MDF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 141,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 137,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 133,910 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 133,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 129,699 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 129,697 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 124,903 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 124,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 120,899 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 120,899 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 12 Oct 2010 116,816 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 114,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 114,452 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2007 108,200 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 108,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 99,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 94,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R450 MDF, 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 R450 MDF registered?

R450 MDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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