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R489 MDF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,863 mi
Last recorded171,863 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 MDF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 171,863 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 171,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 163,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 155,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 153,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 149,458 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 149,458 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 145,694 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 145,694 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 May 2017 141,369 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 141,366 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 135,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 130,980 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 128,848 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 May 2014

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,215 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 125,214 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 120,680 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2012 120,680 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2011 116,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,648 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 101,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 101,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,335 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 73,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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R489 MDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,670 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 Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R489 MDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R489 MDF registered?

R489 MDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R489 MDF safe to buy?

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