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R539 EDV

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 EDV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 117,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,182 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,182 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 108,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 100,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,131 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 86,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,318 miles

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,416 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,400 miles

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

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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R539 EDV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R539 EDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R539 EDV registered?

R539 EDV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R539 EDV safe to buy?

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