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R798 YWB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,598 mi
Last recorded142,598 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 YWB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 136,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 130,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 123,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 110,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,697 miles

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

condition of offside front ABS sensor .

condition of parking brake lever operation .

towball not checked due to plastic cover .

Fail 4 Feb 2011 99,695 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

condition of offside front ABS sensor .

condition of parking brake lever operation .

towball not checked due to plastic cover .

Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,593 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

n/s/f outer half shaft uj worn

Fail 25 Jan 2010 83,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front inner brake discs scored and corroded

n/s/f outer half shaft uj worn

Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

oil residue around steering box

windscreen has damage behind rear view mirror

Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,005 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,250 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 48,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear springs begining to spread with corrosion ,both o/s and n/s front abs sensor wires are rubbing on shock absorber casings,

slight play in osr wheel bearing.slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear springs begining to spread with corrosion ,both o/s and n/s front abs sensor wires are rubbing on shock absorber casings,

slight play in osr wheel bearing.slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

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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R798 YWB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R798 YWB, 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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R798 YWB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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