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R612 RST

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,593 mi
Last recorded126,593 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 RST
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear bump stops are broken.

there is free play whithin the steering box steering box leaks oil.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 126,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear bump stops are broken.

there is free play whithin the steering box steering box leaks oil.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 122,732 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)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,957 miles

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

exhaust rattles against offside rear leaf spring

offside rear tyre cut on outer wall and underinflated

previous repairs to outer sills

Fail 26 Nov 2013 120,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rattles against offside rear leaf spring

offside rear tyre cut on outer wall and underinflated

previous repairs to outer sills

Fail 5 Sep 2013 120,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 110,981 miles

centre exhaust box baffles broken

centre exhaust clamp loose

front drop link bushes poor condition

rear anti roll bar bushes weak/cracking

rear suspension springs very rusty

rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2011 110,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust box baffles broken

centre exhaust clamp loose

front drop link bushes poor condition

rear anti roll bar bushes weak/cracking

rear suspension springs very rusty

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2010 108,277 miles

General corrosion front and rear suspention

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering box damp

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o.s rear facing panel corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 104,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 104,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 98,828 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 98,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 92,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 83,842 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 83,786 miles

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

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ADV SLIGHT DAMAGE ON O/S OF CHASSIS †ADV CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS †ADV SLIGHT LIFT IN LOWER BALL JOINTS †ADV SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S IDLER

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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R612 RST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R612 RST, 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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R612 RST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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