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R553 GCA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,915 mi
Last recorded128,915 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 GCA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 128,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking around tyre walls. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 128,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking around tyre walls. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,712 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

propshaft rear u/j bracket bent

Pass 15 May 2015 121,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 121,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,723 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 109,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 108,017 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 105,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 101,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,460 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,352 miles

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

advise slight play in steering wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,374 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 91,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R553 GCA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R553 GCA, 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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R553 GCA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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