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R678 JKO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,176 mi
Last recorded87,176 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 JKO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 87,176 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 87,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,137 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 79,886 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,208 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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R678 JKO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R678 JKO, 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 R678 JKO registered?

R678 JKO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R678 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 JKO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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