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R556 VLM

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,006 mi
Last recorded89,006 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 VLM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 89,006 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 88,992 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light due to damage (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering locking device ineffective no split pin in steering damper locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute flashers (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer universal joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f door mirror damaged but still can see to rear

Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 86,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair efficiencies low front and rear, Minimum requirement 50% overall efficiency, achieved 62% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 86,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear seat base wont fasten

both rear leaf springs very rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2019 85,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 85,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,609 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 83,593 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs pitted/corroded, slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,247 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 May 2016 81,230 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear suspect shock absorber worn

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,189 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear suspect shock absorber worn

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,724 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 77,127 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,127 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 74,561 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 72,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 69,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

alternater bolt insecure

Pass 13 May 2010 66,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 63,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 61,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 57,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 52,538 miles

oil leak

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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R556 VLM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R556 VLM, 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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R556 VLM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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