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R608 VLM

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,080 mi
Last recorded112,080 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 VLM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 112,080 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 112,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 110,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,162 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 94,520 miles

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

centre mirror glass missing

o/s/r tyre wearing thin at centre

Pass 5 Dec 2006 85,634 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 74,214 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 74,214 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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R608 VLM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R608 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 R608 VLM registered?

R608 VLM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R608 VLM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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