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R62 SLB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,757 mi
Last recorded122,757 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 SLB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 122,757 miles

both rear and both front tyres perishing

both rear inner wheel arches corroding and both fronts

corrosion to both outer sills,nearside rear chassis rail and floor pan

corrosion to offside front steering mount

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2014 122,751 miles

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

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

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

both rear and both front tyres perishing

both rear inner wheel arches corroding and both fronts

corrosion to both outer sills,nearside rear chassis rail and floor pan

corrosion to offside front steering mount

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 121,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 121,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 121,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 May 2012 120,010 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded/mount broken

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2012 120,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust tailbox corroded/mount broken

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 116,505 miles

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

power steering box is wet with fluid

Fail 28 Apr 2011 116,484 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

power steering box is wet with fluid

Pass 9 Apr 2010 109,635 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 109,605 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 97,034 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,891 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar to body bushes.

Slight play in front suspension panhard rod ball jolint.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 95,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play in front anti roll bar to body bushes.

Slight play in front suspension panhard rod ball jolint.

Pass 23 May 2006 85,057 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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R62 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R62 SLB, 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 R62 SLB registered?

R62 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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