MOT Status
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134,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OS / NS 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OS / NS 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst brake pipe osf (1.2.1 (g))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Ignition switch fault but steering lock works
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight leak rear axle
Ignition switch fault but steering lock works
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Ignition switch fault but steering lock works
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Slight oil leak
Slight oil leak from rear Axle
Ignition switch fault but steering lock works
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight oil leak
Slight oil leak from rear Axle
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Ignition switch fault but steering lock works
Slight oil leak
Slight oil leak from rear Axle
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative For both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Ignition switch fault but steering lock works
Slight oil leak
Slight oil leak from rear Axle
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear brake corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak rear diff seal ()
exhaust corroded
fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
U bolts on rear leaf springs close to antiroll bar
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear leafsprings wearing where the shims between each leaf have worn away
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Park brake cables hanging down low
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear leafsprings wearing where the shims between each leaf have worn away
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust clamp missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front ABS wire rubbing on the shock absorber
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brakes have only just met the tolerance of increase at the same rate,Recomend brake investigation
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
centre exhaust repair is blowing.
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R71 FYJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R71 FYJ, 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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R71 FYJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 20 February 1998.
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