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R982 JFL

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,141 mi
Last recorded26,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 JFL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 26,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,906 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 22,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 18,518 miles

Front diff leaking oil.

Underbody heavily undersealed.

Fail 1 Aug 2023 18,517 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front diff leaking oil.

Underbody heavily undersealed.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 18,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,436 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 18,087 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 18,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 17,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,433 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,431 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,556 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,093 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,820 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,629 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R982 JFL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R982 JFL, 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 R982 JFL registered?

R982 JFL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R982 JFL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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