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R745 KDF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,306 mi
Last recorded109,306 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 KDF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,306 miles

2 x exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle chassis and body not considered to be excessive

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 109,305 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

2 x exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle chassis and body not considered to be excessive

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,355 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

brake pipes covered

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,771 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 105,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamps broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,480 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

unable to asses brake pipes due to protective covers

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system deterioated

Fail 9 Jan 2012 101,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,527 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front h/lamp aim border line low

n/s/f spot lamp inop

Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,840 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 72,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 72,792 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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R745 KDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R745 KDF, 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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R745 KDF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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