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R968 CUR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,666 mi
Last recorded133,666 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 CUR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 133,666 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

non standard front bumper fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2022 132,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 132,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 123,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 122,097 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,853 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 119,853 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 116,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 112,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 102,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 97,930 miles

PAS leaking. Oil leaks evident. Various metal brake pipes corroded - unable to assess due to spiral covers.

Fail 19 May 2012 97,890 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

PAS leaking. Oil leaks evident. Various metal brake pipes corroded - unable to assess due to spiral covers.

Pass 25 May 2011 92,895 miles

Power steering pipes damp. Steering arm drop link swivel joint worn. Front radius arm bushes split. Both rear, o/s/f and rear section of front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 88,008 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r n/s/r o/s/f brake pipes corroded

power steering pipes damp with oil

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,797 miles

HEAD LAMPS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIATION BUT NOT EFFECTING LIGHT OUT PUT OR AIM

Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,797 miles

HEAD LAMPS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIATION BUT NOT EFFECTING LIGHT OUT PUT OR AIM

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 76,180 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 76,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges.

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,294 miles

rear exhaust section signs of corrision ok for mot,rear brake pipes signs of corrsion,steeing borx drop arm ball jiont signs of slight play.all ok for mot

Fail 14 Jun 2007 69,217 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,832 miles

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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R968 CUR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R968 CUR, 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 R968 CUR registered?

R968 CUR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R968 CUR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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