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R588 PHC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 PHC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 86,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,975 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 85,881 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe hanger broken

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,775 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,544 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 79,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column has slight play

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,866 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 76,866 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,939 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle to brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,087 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,862 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,311 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,059 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 15 May 2013 61,443 miles

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

knock comming from o/s/r, cannot find reason

Pass 18 May 2012 59,279 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 56,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 53,788 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,659 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 46,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 44,313 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S REAR SPRING CLAMP BENT

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R588 PHC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R588 PHC, 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 R588 PHC registered?

R588 PHC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R588 PHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 PHC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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