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RDH 1M

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,786 mi
Last recorded126,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 1M
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 126,786 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 126,598 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 126,571 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,807 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,143 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 118,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 115,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 114,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 112,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 111,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 106,093 miles

exhaust corroded at rear..

head lights wearing..

metal brake pipes corroded under vehicle...

Pass 20 Jul 2013 103,382 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 100,405 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front fog light cracked

Offside front wheel has slight restricted free movement

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 94,440 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 85,314 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 10 Jul 2010 85,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Jul 2009 76,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 76,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,934 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded.

front brake discs wearing.

offside front shock absorber sweat leak..

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded..

Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,891 miles

one leaf spring alignment clip broken on each leaf spring

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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RDH 1M is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RDH 1M, 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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RDH 1M is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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