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R504 HDM

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,407 mi
Last recorded124,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 HDM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 124,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2022 123,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2021 121,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 120,732 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 120,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,018 miles

Exhaust system in very poor condition but not blowing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 116,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2018 116,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2017 111,797 miles

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Oil leak Auto gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Oil leak engine oil ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides, and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,153 miles

Center and rear exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inside pads (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 101,428 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

Front brake pads lining low

N/S/F tyre outer edges of tread depth low

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear support mounting corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,907 miles

Oil leak

exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

condition of exhaust is poor

oil leak rear diff

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,049 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,975 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 72,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,913 miles

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

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

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

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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R504 HDM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R504 HDM, 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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R504 HDM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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