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R753 TGF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,633 mi
Last recorded115,633 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 TGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 115,633 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 115,514 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 115,003 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,890 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside handbrake cable deteriated at brake drum area

Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,295 miles

Oil leak ()

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

loud clonk at front end ???

o/s hand brake outer cable deteriorated at drum

rear brakes low effort esp o/s

Fail 11 Apr 2017 111,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal and or pipes (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

loud clonk at front end ???

o/s hand brake outer cable deteriorated at drum

rear brakes low effort esp o/s

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,950 miles

o/s/r tyre perished deep cracks

oil leaks

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shocker bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2016 106,882 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded away and mounting (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre perished deep cracks

oil leaks

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shocker bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,414 miles

clonk when pulling away / anr reverse !!???

eng oil leaks / axle oil leak to n/s/f ball joint area

o/s/f body tie bar attachement area corroded

rear tyres are perished

Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,413 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

clonk when pulling away / anr reverse !!???

eng oil leaks / axle oil leak to n/s/f ball joint area

o/s/f body tie bar attachement area corroded

rear tyres are perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,920 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,920 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 97,088 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,416 miles

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

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 Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 95,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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 Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,825 miles

Center exhaust joint is corroded giving small leak.

Front brake pads appear low on friction material.

Front steel brake pipes are rusty at covering.

Front tyres are ON the limits of wear at edges.

Headlamp reflectors are poor in condition.

Noise at front suspension.

Oil loss at engine area.

Oil loss at transfer box.

Park brake works better at offside.

Rear exhaust mount is corroded.

Slight play at rear anti roll bar mounts.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Center exhaust joint is corroded giving small leak.

Front brake pads appear low on friction material.

Front steel brake pipes are rusty at covering.

Front tyres are ON the limits of wear at edges.

Headlamp reflectors are poor in condition.

Noise at front suspension.

Oil loss at engine area.

Oil loss at transfer box.

Park brake works better at offside.

Rear exhaust mount is corroded.

Slight play at rear anti roll bar mounts.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on legal limits wearing centre treads

offside/nearside rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2009 68,589 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on legal limits wearing centre treads

offside/nearside rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 46,587 miles

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

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,134 miles

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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R753 TGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R753 TGF, 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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R753 TGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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