MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Centre exhaust corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
advanced corrosion exhaust system
corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes some parts sprayed over!!!
lower tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre
play in steering column
rear exhaust breaket broken
rust dust around o/s/f drive shaft outer u/j
some damage to both front seat belt webbing
some end float in each rear drive shaft
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Coolant leak
advanced corrosion exhaust system
corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes some parts sprayed over!!!
lower tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre
play in steering column
rear exhaust breaket broken
rust dust around o/s/f drive shaft outer u/j
some damage to both front seat belt webbing
some end float in each rear drive shaft
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?
Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R493 FGX 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 63.6%.
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 R493 FGX, 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 R493 FGX registered?
R493 FGX is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 15 May 1998.
Is R493 FGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R493 FGX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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