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R866 VLB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,045 mi
Last recorded127,045 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 127,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 117,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished and split but not showing cords

Fail 9 Dec 2013 117,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished and split but not showing cords

Pass 6 Dec 2012 111,880 miles

OSF drive shaft UJ worn

Fail 6 Dec 2012 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

OSF drive shaft UJ worn

Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,390 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front driveshaft UJ deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2010 103,725 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2010 103,723 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 96,421 miles

All Metal Brake Pipes Are Corroded

Front Suspension - The Front To Rear Suspension Arms On The Offside & Nearside Have Slightly Perished/Deteriorated Bushes At Both Ends

Nearside Rear Brake Backplate Is Damp

The Oil Cap Was Off Of The Engine When Presented For Test

There Is Slight Play In The Steering System

Fail 26 Nov 2009 96,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All Metal Brake Pipes Are Corroded

Front Suspension - The Front To Rear Suspension Arms On The Offside & Nearside Have Slightly Perished/Deteriorated Bushes At Both Ends

Nearside Rear Brake Backplate Is Damp

The Oil Cap Was Off Of The Engine When Presented For Test

There Is Slight Play In The Steering System

Fail 8 Dec 2008 91,750 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slioght play in steering and suspension joints\rear brake pipes corroding\oil pressent nsr back plate brakes ok\

Pass 8 Dec 2008 91,750 miles

slioght play in steering and suspension joints\rear brake pipes corroding\oil pressent nsr back plate brakes ok\

Pass 7 Dec 2007 89,238 miles

Both front outer steel brake pipes corroded

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

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

Oil around nearside rear back plate

Rear axle steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,830 miles

FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN OVERHEATED

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

Front to rear steel brake pipe rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2005 77,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2005 77,161 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R866 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R866 VLB, 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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R866 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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