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R626 VLM

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,518 mi
Last recorded126,518 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 VLM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 126,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,877 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 106,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 84,182 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 76,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,747 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 68,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 68,392 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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R626 VLM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R626 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 R626 VLM registered?

R626 VLM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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