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XJI 6191

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,799 mi
Last recorded147,799 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 6191
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 147,799 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 24 Aug 2022 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front n/s inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front n/s lower steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front o/s inner steering arm ball joint worn and bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 25 Sep 2021 144,832 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 144,824 miles

Front Steering locking device missing front steering shocker spilt pin missing from locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working front windscreen washers not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 142,353 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s front wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view rear hatch back window damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear diff seal has slight oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2018 137,827 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 137,702 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,968 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear main brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Lower steering arm leaking oil

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake slight damaged but still in working order

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2015 132,105 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Slight play in N/S/R & O/S/R half shafts

Slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 132,105 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Slight play in N/S/R & O/S/R half shafts

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 131,250 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside parking brake low efficiency

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 131,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside parking brake low efficiency

Pass 3 Oct 2013 130,200 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 126,120 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 121,691 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both wiper blades poor

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 9 Sep 2011 121,691 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both wiper blades poor

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 116,837 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 116,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 108,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 96,009 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 93,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 93,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 93,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

door check strap brocken offside front †

oil leak

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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XJI 6191 is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XJI 6191, 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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XJI 6191 is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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