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R870 MPB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

267,094 mi
Last recorded267,094 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 MPB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 267,094 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 260,713 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 260,711 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 252,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 244,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 236,994 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 216,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 190,942 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 190,942 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 164,613 miles

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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R870 MPB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R870 MPB, 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 R870 MPB registered?

R870 MPB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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