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R736 TJH

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,929 mi
Last recorded108,929 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 TJH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,929 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 108,929 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,187 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 104,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 96,766 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 96,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 94,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 83,441 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,290 miles

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

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

oil leak

rubber shield loose under engine

Fail 14 Feb 2006 82,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

rubber shield loose under engine

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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R736 TJH is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R736 TJH, 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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R736 TJH is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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