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R730 SWR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,268 mi
Last recorded162,268 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 SWR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 162,268 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion on the rear underside of the vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2017 161,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 161,386 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 161,386 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 161,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front drive shaft u,j badly worn

n/side front bump stop broken,

Pass 23 Jul 2012 155,559 miles

both front stabilizer bushes starting to perish

both rear shocker bushes starting to perish

offside front bottom ball joint has slight lift

underside of veicle is very rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2011 148,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust mount missing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 148,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust mount missing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 145,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 145,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 144,758 miles

battery loose

both front headlamps deteriorated

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2010 144,758 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

battery loose

both front headlamps deteriorated

front brake discs excessivly corroded

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2009 143,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 139,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 128,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 128,726 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 128,725 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R730 SWR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R730 SWR, 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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R730 SWR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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