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R86 CBK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,545 mi
Last recorded125,545 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 CBK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 125,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to both rear inner 1/4's

steering box and pipes damp

Pass 18 May 2017 122,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 119,251 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

EXHAUST CORRODED,BLOWING & BAFFLES LOOSE

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

HI LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

LIFT IN FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

N/S/R & O/S/F BUMP STOPS BROKEN

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

REAR SHOCKER LOWER BUSHES PERISHED

STEERING BOX DAMP

O/S/F OUTER DRIVESHAFT UJ BADLY WORN

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre stop lamp inop

front & axle brake pipes corroding

o/s/f door hinges & check strap worn

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear shocker bushes perished

slight play in steering drop arm

steering lock inop

wipers splitting

Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre stop lamp inop

front & axle brake pipes corroding

o/s/f door hinges & check strap worn

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear shocker bushes perished

slight play in steering drop arm

steering lock inop

wipers splitting

Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,918 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,625 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,625 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,716 miles

Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,747 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 72,694 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R86 CBK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R86 CBK, 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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R86 CBK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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