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R856 PGO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,464 mi
Last recorded61,464 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 PGO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 61,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 61,464 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 59,318 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 30 May 2023 59,197 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 59,197 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,650 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 56,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,997 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,878 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,431 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,762 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,741 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,631 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Feb 2008 47,298 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,510 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 44,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R856 PGO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R856 PGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R856 PGO?

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What year was R856 PGO registered?

R856 PGO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R856 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 PGO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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