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R505 JFG

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,219 mi
Last recorded84,219 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 JFG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 84,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,521 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 71,961 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engie offside front

Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,961 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

oil leak from engie offside front

Pass 8 Nov 2006 61,699 miles

crack in windscreen on offside not in wiper sweep

Fail 20 Oct 2006 61,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

crack in windscreen on offside not in wiper sweep

Pass 27 Sep 2005 55,058 miles

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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R505 JFG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R505 JFG, 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 R505 JFG registered?

R505 JFG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R505 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 JFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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