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R494 MDF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,469 mi
Last recorded87,469 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 MDF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 87,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front from flexi to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture off side front from flexi hose to abs unit (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,156 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near side lens (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced off side lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,251 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output off side (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired near and off sides rear (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,214 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,965 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,032 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,350 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 58,587 miles

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

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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R494 MDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R494 MDF, 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 R494 MDF registered?

R494 MDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R494 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 MDF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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