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R581 VLM

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,894 mi
Last recorded66,894 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 VLM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,894 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 66,890 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 65,418 miles

all brake pipes rusty

centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 May 2012 63,999 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box is corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 61,769 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW.

N/S/F,AND BOTH REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

Pass 13 May 2010 58,505 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,948 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,909 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine poly belt badly cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,157 miles

Rear exhaust clamp and bracket corroded and near to braking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,370 miles

exhaust joint clamps corroded ,

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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R581 VLM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R581 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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What year was R581 VLM registered?

R581 VLM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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