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R454 BLF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,828 mi
Last recorded120,828 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 BLF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 120,828 miles

rear exhaust leaking, rear leaf spring bushes worn & play, osf drive shaft knuckle corroded, rear shocker bushes worn, play in prop shaft

Fail 15 Jul 2015 120,828 miles

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

rear exhaust leaking, rear leaf spring bushes worn & play, osf drive shaft knuckle corroded, rear shocker bushes worn, play in prop shaft

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,819 miles

rear leaf spring bushes worn, os cv joint corroded,

Pass 11 Jul 2013 113,006 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 108,245 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osr shocker bump stop mount very corroded, osr facing panle slightly corroded, osf drop link rubber bush located poor, tow bar bolts look very close to fuel tank

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,207 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 102,200 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 96,976 miles

Both front wipers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,203 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 84,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steel pipes in poor condition / exaust poor condition/ suspenshion bushes poor and perrished /

Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,631 miles

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

handbrake cable outer casings damaged slight fading to front reg plate

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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R454 BLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R454 BLF, 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 R454 BLF registered?

R454 BLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R454 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 BLF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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