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R541 YOG

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,217 mi
Last recorded183,217 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 YOG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 183,217 miles

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 183,087 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engin

Pass 14 Apr 2015 181,690 miles

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,536 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 180,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2013 175,495 miles

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)

Oil leak

front disks wearing thin

Pass 6 Feb 2012 169,570 miles

rear diff has slight leak

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2012 169,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff has slight leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 160,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 146,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 138,131 miles

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

hand brake near stop

Pass 4 Jan 2008 130,665 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 118,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 118,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 106,148 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 106,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R541 YOG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R541 YOG, 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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R541 YOG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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