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R187 VWN

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,182 mi
Last recorded145,182 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 VWN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 145,182 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 144,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 142,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 140,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 138,118 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 138,118 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 129,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 120,823 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 116,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 112,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,838 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,208 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 95,208 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,610 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 87,610 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,866 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 84,866 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,671 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 82,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,245 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

alloys corroded offside and nearside inner wings corroding not holed

car appears to have been standing for a while

interior mirror missing

slight grab nearside rear

Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OFFSIDE FRON TYRE WEARING ON EDGES NEARING LEGAL LIMIT

Oil leak

REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,643 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 72,866 miles

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE OUTER PROTECTION CORRODED. UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE ACTUAL PIPE.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONG

Pass 18 Jan 2006 69,734 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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R187 VWN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R187 VWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R187 VWN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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