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R903 HGN

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,891 mi
Last recorded125,891 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 HGN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 125,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,516 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 122,496 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 117,781 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 117,781 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 116,087 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 114,439 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 114,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 110,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 107,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,417 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 102,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 98,678 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 98,637 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,311 miles

auto transmission oil leak

front a/r bar link bushes & rear lwr s/absorber bushes worn

ign.barrel stiff in operation

Fail 19 Jun 2006 88,311 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

auto transmission oil leak

front a/r bar link bushes & rear lwr s/absorber bushes worn

ign.barrel stiff in operation

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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R903 HGN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R903 HGN, 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 R903 HGN registered?

R903 HGN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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