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R975 GOO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,797 mi
Last recorded95,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 GOO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,797 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 90,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system badly corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs and pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,767 miles

stone chip in zone b of windscreen.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,460 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,173 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 61,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,361 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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R975 GOO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R975 GOO, 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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R975 GOO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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