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S282 JRU

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,376 mi
Last recorded134,376 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 JRU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 134,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

battery insecure

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

rear seat belts retract slowly

slight blow at centre exhaust joint

Pass 11 Nov 2011 132,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 132,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,243 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 123,806 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 117,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 96,524 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2006 86,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 86,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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S282 JRU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S282 JRU, 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 S282 JRU registered?

S282 JRU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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