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R468 EYS

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,631 mi
Last recorded71,631 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 EYS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r door does not open from inside

Fail 7 Oct 2009 71,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r door does not open from inside

Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 67,468 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 67,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust clamps coroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,620 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 65,586 miles

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

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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R468 EYS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R468 EYS, 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 R468 EYS registered?

R468 EYS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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