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R771 ABU

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,412 mi
Last recorded145,412 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 ABU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 145,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 140,662 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 140,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2007 137,295 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 137,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 125,135 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft defective

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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R771 ABU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,670 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 Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R771 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R771 ABU registered?

R771 ABU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R771 ABU safe to buy?

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