MOT Status
ValidMileage
218,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle is in "Absolutely Superb" condition for its age
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes, recommend check (1.2.1 (b) (i))
vehicle is in "Superb" condition
All tyres, worn slightly in centre of tread
Vehicle in "Superb" condition
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front end links, slight wear ?, signs of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres, wearing slightly in centre of tread
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front end links, slight wear ?, signs of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres, wearing slightly in centre of tread
advance travel, handbrake lever
vehicle in "absolutely excellent" condition
vehicle in "excellent" condition
vehicle in "excellent" condition
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint offside ball joint, very slight lift on lock (2.4.G.2)
vehicle in "Excellent" condition
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear footbrake performance slightly lower than offside
slight noise from offside fron anti-roll bar bushes.
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?
Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.
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R985 BDL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 R985 BDL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R985 BDL?
You can check the full history of R985 BDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R985 BDL registered?
R985 BDL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R985 BDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R985 BDL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R985 BDL have outstanding finance?
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