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R720 YLA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,319 mi
Last recorded124,319 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 YLA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 124,319 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 124,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 123,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 117,377 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 117,375 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Advise gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking oil

Advise nearside side step insercure

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

advise front exhaust clamp rusty and insercure

Pass 5 May 2006 108,764 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 108,764 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise front anti rollbar droplink bushes starting to split

Advise nearside front headlamp glass cracked

Advise offside front driveshaft universal joint rusty and worn

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

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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R720 YLA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R720 YLA, 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 R720 YLA registered?

R720 YLA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R720 YLA safe to buy?

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