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R81 XFJ

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,299 mi
Last recorded150,299 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 XFJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 150,299 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 150,298 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 136,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,878 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 112,158 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 112,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,539 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear spring u bolt retaining plates corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,286 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,110 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 79,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,248 miles

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

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

o/s/r foot brake poor

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 59,426 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R81 XFJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R81 XFJ, 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 R81 XFJ registered?

R81 XFJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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