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R656 OGF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,477 mi
Last recorded152,477 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 OGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 152,477 miles

Oil leak

power steering box has slight leak of fluid

Pass 7 May 2010 146,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 141,009 miles

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

Slight leak from power steering hoses

Fail 27 Apr 2009 141,009 miles

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

Slight leak from power steering hoses

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 138,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Residual fluid around P.A.S. box and pipes

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2007 132,441 miles

see test no 200590517425

Fail 20 Apr 2007 132,421 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 121,461 miles

slight oil leak power steering. front anti/roll bar bushes worn/play. rear spring bushes worn.

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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R656 OGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R656 OGF, 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 R656 OGF registered?

R656 OGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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