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R704 LKS

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,776 mi
Last recorded175,776 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 LKS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 175,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 173,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 171,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 169,215 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 166,907 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 165,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 165,440 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 157,517 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 154,017 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 151,849 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff bad oil leak

steering dampner slight oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2007 151,849 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff bad oil leak

steering dampner slight oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 142,791 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 142,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Dec 2005 134,336 miles

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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R704 LKS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R704 LKS, 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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R704 LKS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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