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R780 GWC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,593 mi
Last recorded135,593 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 GWC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 135,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 133,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 133,432 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 119,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front axle and hubs rusty

rear springs and u bolts rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,792 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 118,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on

damage to steering wheel covering

Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,927 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes have been cleaned and greased where possible

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 16 Apr 2009 113,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Apr 2008 105,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2007 97,912 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 92,834 miles

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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R780 GWC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R780 GWC, 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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R780 GWC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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