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R470 ULA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,410 mi
Last recorded153,410 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 ULA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 153,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 151,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 149,593 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 145,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 141,123 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 137,835 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit & it worn slightly uneven

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2016 131,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,470 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 119,084 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted at offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2014 119,084 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted at offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2013 111,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 111,240 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,016 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,473 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 100,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre clamp corroded & insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,781 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,781 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,473 miles

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 86,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 83,332 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,933 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 65,114 miles

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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R470 ULA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R470 ULA, 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 R470 ULA registered?

R470 ULA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R470 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 ULA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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