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R687 VEG

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,344 mi
Last recorded155,344 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 VEG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 155,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ignition switch stiff and faulty

Fail 24 Jan 2012 155,340 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ignition switch stiff

Pass 4 Feb 2011 152,479 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 146,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 140,027 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 132,040 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 132,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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R687 VEG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R687 VEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R687 VEG registered?

R687 VEG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R687 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 VEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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