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R726 MRU

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited82,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 MRU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 98,694 miles

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

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

rear axle brake pipes corrosion but not excessive

Fail 9 May 2008 98,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear axle brake pipes corrosion but not excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2007 91,791 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 91,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,985 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited?

Based on 1,226 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R726 MRU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 82,198 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R726 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R726 MRU registered?

R726 MRU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R726 MRU safe to buy?

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