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R545 COT

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,057 mi
Last recorded121,057 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 COT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,057 miles

both front flexys rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2012 110,786 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bottom water hose leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,279 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 94,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to n/s/r light unit

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f wiper smearing

o/s/f wiper split slightly

oil leak 4wd selector oring

oil leak rear axle fill plug

Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,166 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,398 miles

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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R545 COT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R545 COT, 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 R545 COT registered?

R545 COT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R545 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 COT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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