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R905 TJB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,074 mi
Last recorded128,074 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 TJB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,987 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential (Pinion seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 124,987 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential (Pinion seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear leaf springs starting to splay,both.

general corrosion throughout underside,

non standard exhaust fitted,

tested on lpg.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 119,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

non standard exhaust fitted,

tested on lpg.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear leaf springs starting to splay,both.

general corrosion throughout underside,

Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very strongly advise, (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front hub uj worn,

Rear presented with seats down.

general corrosion on underside,

non standard exhaust,

tested on lpg.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 116,663 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very strongly advise, (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front hub uj worn,

Rear presented with seats down.

general corrosion on underside,

non standard exhaust,

tested on lpg.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer cv joint worn,a lot

general corrosion on underside

non standard exhaust fitted

number plate lamps extinguish when head lamps on

tested on gas

Pass 10 Sep 2015 111,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,030 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 109,008 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,980 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 105,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,694 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 99,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 83,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 77,558 miles

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

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

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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R905 TJB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R905 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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What year was R905 TJB registered?

R905 TJB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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