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R530 DBP

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,927 mi
Last recorded94,927 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 DBP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,927 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 90,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 90,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 87,442 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 87,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2005 78,119 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 78,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R530 DBP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R530 DBP, 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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R530 DBP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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