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R963 PBL

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited82,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 PBL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 141,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 138,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,544 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited?

Based on 1,226 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R963 PBL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 82,198 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R963 PBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R963 PBL registered?

R963 PBL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R963 PBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 PBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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