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R783 FEV

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,538 mi
Last recorded79,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 FEV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,538 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,538 miles

silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2014 67,308 miles

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

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

both front brake discs deteriorating

corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes along rear axle

long travel on handbrake

rear silencer deteriorating

slight insecurity in nearside headlight unit

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,358 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 59,686 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 41,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 39,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 35,886 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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R783 FEV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R783 FEV, 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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What year was R783 FEV registered?

R783 FEV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R783 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 FEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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