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R584 VOG

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,285 mi
Last recorded94,285 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 VOG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,285 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 94,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,198 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 94,192 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,352 miles

Both rear lower damper mountings perrished

Emissions started on petrol but switched and tested on LPG as per customer request.Vehicle presented on LPG.

Engine oil leak

Front diff oil seal leaking

Front to rear brake pipe started to surface corrode

Nearside and offside front outer universal half shaft joints worn

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes surface corroded

Offside front brake pipe surface corroded

Offside front drop link bushes deteriorated

Offside front half shaft bearings seal started to leak

PETROL CATALYST FITTED, HOWEVER SUSPECT INTERNALS REMOVED. CASING REWELDED ON TOP.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 85,352 miles

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

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

Both rear lower damper mountings perrished

Emissions started on petrol but switched and tested on LPG as per customer request.Vehicle presented on LPG.

Engine oil leak

Front diff oil seal leaking

Front to rear brake pipe started to surface corrode

Nearside and offside front outer universal half shaft joints worn

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes surface corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake pipe surface corroded

Offside front drop link bushes deteriorated

Offside front half shaft bearings seal started to leak

PETROL CATALYST FITTED, HOWEVER SUSPECT INTERNALS REMOVED. CASING REWELDED ON TOP.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,723 miles

side steps corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,362 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,507 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,833 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,231 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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R584 VOG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R584 VOG, 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 R584 VOG registered?

R584 VOG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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