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Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,960 cc

R686 EPUMOT history

R686 EPU is a purple petrol Jeep Cherokee Limited A first used on 15 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
116,161 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 EPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Limited A
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 EPU was last recorded at 116,161 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,015 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
1,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,161 miles
  • 2022 – 116,015 miles
  • 2021 – 115,489 miles
  • 2020 – 114,018 miles
  • 2019 – 108,192 miles
  • 2018 – 105,882 miles
  • 2017 – 103,302 miles
  • 2016 – 98,706 miles
  • 2015 – 96,516 miles
  • 2014 – 93,084 miles
  • 2013 – 91,142 miles
  • 2009 – 91,016 miles
  • 2008 – 84,616 miles
  • 2007 – 81,128 miles
  • 2006 – 81,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,161 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,161 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    735674282431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,015 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,015 miles
    Test number
    275899737331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,990 miles (+501)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,990 miles
    Test number
    866052594065
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,489 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    922355815783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,018 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,018 miles
    Test number
    434183418176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,192 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,192 miles
    Test number
    501680875493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,882 miles (+2,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,882 miles
    Test number
    214491858796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,302 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,302 miles
    Test number
    183012696024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,250 miles (+4,544)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,250 miles
    Test number
    464289348950
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass98,706 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,706 miles
    Test number
    527780703395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,516 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    989139315123
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass93,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    789061224186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail93,084 miles (+1,942)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    827011224162
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,142 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    738432823110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,016 miles (+6,400)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,016 miles
    Test number
    371012109282
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass84,616 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,616 miles
    Test number
    760312428173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail84,614 miles (+3,486)15 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    134303618191
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,128 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    114024507190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,105 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    703931336111
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Questions about R686 EPU

Does R686 EPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R686 EPU expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R686 EPU?
The MOT on R686 EPU expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R686 EPU done?
R686 EPU was recorded at 116,161 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 1,900 miles a year.
Has R686 EPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 EPU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on R686 EPU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R686 EPU find?
R686 EPU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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