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R851 KAB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,378 mi
Last recorded135,378 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 KAB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2009 135,378 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 135,378 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 124,676 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 124,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 111,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 109,967 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 101,355 miles

front pads getting low

offside leaf spring

steering damper leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2006 101,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

offside rear leaf spring

steering damper leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2005 94,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 94,084 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre

slight leak from steering box

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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R851 KAB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R851 KAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R851 KAB registered?

R851 KAB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R851 KAB safe to buy?

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