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R547 DTW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

146,021 mi
Last recorded146,021 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 DTW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 146,021 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 143,348 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 143,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 143,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 141,595 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on under side

Pass 15 Jan 2019 131,767 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 131,763 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear shoes my need adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,955 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 128,947 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 128,943 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 134,757 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 127,183 miles

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested pipe burst under test (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 125,752 miles

Brake fluid low.

Corrion at offside sill area.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 125,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,517 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 116,968 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 114,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 111,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 107,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 104,470 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 104,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 95,664 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 95,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 81,813 miles

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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R547 DTW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R547 DTW, 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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R547 DTW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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