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R653 KAW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Other 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,288 mi
Last recorded208,288 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 KAW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 208,288 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 208,062 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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R653 KAW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R653 KAW, 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 R653 KAW registered?

R653 KAW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R653 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 KAW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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