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R682 SWR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,622 mi
Last recorded149,622 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 SWR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 149,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight fluid leak from pas box

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

slight corrosion of front to rear metal brake pipe

slight play in top steering colum bush

Pass 17 Oct 2013 148,692 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 148,692 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Slight fluid leak from power steering box

Slight play in top steering colunm bush

Pass 11 Oct 2012 147,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from p.a.s pump

wiper blades not parking

Pass 25 Oct 2011 146,560 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes have metal covering on them so unable to carry out thorough corrosion check.

front pads getting low

unable to check rear seatbelts due to restricted access.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 146,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes have metal covering on them so unable to carry out thorough corrosion check.

front pads getting low

oil leak

unable to check rear seatbelts due to restricted access.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 115,113 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 115,113 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 142,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 140,554 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 135,978 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 125,457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 119,198 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 119,198 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leaking from oil filter head

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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R682 SWR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R682 SWR, 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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R682 SWR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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