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R729 CAY

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,043 mi
Last recorded157,043 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 CAY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 157,043 miles

steering lock not working but vehicle has imobiliser fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2012 150,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

steering lock not working

Pass 6 Aug 2012 150,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

steering lock not working

Pass 12 Oct 2011 145,551 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 129,192 miles

(Emissions tested on LPG)

Cat. matrix? rattles

Exhaust tail pipe hanger clap broken (recommend replace)

Front seat belts twisted

Hi-level stop lamp inop. Disconected?

Localised brake pipe corrosion

Nearside w/screen chipped

Offside front indicator lens cracked / condensation

Offside rear fog lamp damaged. Recommend better repair

Fail 3 Sep 2010 129,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

(Emissions tested on LPG)

Brake fluid getting low

Cat. matrix? rattles

Exhaust tail pipe hanger clap broken (recommend replace)

Front seat belts twisted

Hi-level stop lamp inop. Disconected?

Localised brake pipe corrosion

Nearside w/screen chipped

Offside front indicator lens cracked / condensation

Offside rear fog lamp damaged. Recommend better repair

Pass 9 Sep 2009 124,716 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mount corroded & cat braking up

unable to check rear seat belts seats full of tools & rubbish

Fail 2 Sep 2009 124,716 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mount corroded & cat braking up

unable to check rear seat belts seats full of tools & rubbish

Pass 24 Sep 2008 121,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 115,780 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 115,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 109,004 miles

gearbox oil leak & front disc pads low

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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R729 CAY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R729 CAY, 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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R729 CAY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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