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R801 EWW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,489 mi
Last recorded110,489 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 EWW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 110,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 106,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 102,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all gaitors (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,741 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components under vehicle corroded(only just accetable)

Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,600 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear oil leak differential.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,057 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 98,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 97,339 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,798 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear springs are geting rusted

off side front tyre is geting low

power steering is damp

Fail 14 Jan 2015 91,798 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear springs are geting rusted

off side front tyre is geting low

power steering is damp

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,629 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,348 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,348 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,731 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,056 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 56,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,950 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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R801 EWW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R801 EWW, 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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R801 EWW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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