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R890 TTS

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,667 mi
Last recorded141,667 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 TTS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 141,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2021 141,655 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 141,634 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer in inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 136,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 136,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 131,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

advice o/s front uj coupling worn

advice o/s rear foot and parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

advice rear shocker dust covers missing

advice small oil leak at front diff

Pass 29 Jan 2018 129,278 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 126,010 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 126,010 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

advice rear exhaust mtg deteriorated

advice w/wipers split

Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,038 miles

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

advice corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sill

Pass 22 Nov 2014 121,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 119,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 115,666 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 115,666 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,070 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 112,070 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,909 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 99,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,235 miles

All Steering joints have slight movement under load

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 87,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All Steering joints have slight movement under load

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 81,993 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 75,071 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,970 miles

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

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

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

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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R890 TTS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R890 TTS, 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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R890 TTS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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