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R505 SES

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 SES
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 96,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear brake pipes look corroded,difficult to assess

slight exhaust blow at manifold

slight play in f/n/s wheel bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2008 96,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear brake pipes look corroded,difficult to assess

slight exhaust blow at manifold

slight play in f/n/s wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2007 87,888 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 87,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 80,481 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 80,481 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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R505 SES is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R505 SES, 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 R505 SES registered?

R505 SES is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R505 SES safe to buy?

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