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R855 KPE

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,204 mi
Last recorded141,204 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 KPE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 141,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake performance low

rear numberplate deteriorating

slight play in front tie bar joint

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

travel on handbrake

Pass 29 May 2012 136,857 miles

STRONG ADVISE:Exhaust blow from deteriorating centre box

both rear tyres starting to wear slightly low on centre tread

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 29 May 2012 136,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

STRONG ADVISE:Exhaust blow from deteriorating centre box

both rear tyres starting to wear slightly low on centre tread

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 2 Jun 2011 131,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 125,925 miles

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

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

Shockers getting week allround

Slight splitting to O/side front tyre sidewall

Pass 27 May 2009 120,325 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 120,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner/outer shoulders

Travel on handbrake

Pass 28 May 2008 113,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 106,501 miles

slight end float rear wheels

Fail 22 May 2007 106,501 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight end float rear wheels

Fail 30 May 2006 100,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in front stablizer bar

Pass 30 May 2006 100,121 miles

slight play in front stablizer bar

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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R855 KPE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 R855 KPE, 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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R855 KPE is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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