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R858 VLB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,651 mi
Last recorded91,651 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,651 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 91,651 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,817 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 87,817 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,580 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

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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R858 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R858 VLB, 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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What year was R858 VLB registered?

R858 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R858 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 VLB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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