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R878 TJB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,422 mi
Last recorded187,422 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 TJB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 187,422 miles

All tyres perishing

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

General body damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear prop ujay worn

Slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 31 Mar 2015 187,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres perished

General body damage

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s front tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear prop ujay worn

Slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2014 179,971 miles

damage to nearside outer sill.

dampness around both rear brake assemblys.

front brake dics pads - wear appear low.

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

weakness to rear end of offside outer sill.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 178,095 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 175,557 miles

rear seats not presented for test.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 174,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 166,791 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 158,662 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 151,352 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 139,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 139,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R878 TJB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R878 TJB, 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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R878 TJB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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