1998 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED A4.0L PETROL

The most recent MOT on 2018-12-13 recorded a pass, but multiple critical issues were noted. Both rear tyres were perished or cracking, brake pipes showed severe corrosion (front to rear, including grease contamination), and the offside front suspension arm ball joint had slight play. The nearside front tyre was worn close to legal limits, and the rear exhaust had a minor leak. These findings indicate significant wear and potential safety risks. A prior failure on 2018-12-04 revealed even more severe problems: excessive corrosion on all brake pipes, offside front brake pads below 1.5mm, structural corrosion on the offside rear suspension mounting, and repeated suspension play. The same corrosion issues resurfaced in earlier MOTs, including a 2016 failure with major exhaust leaks and slight brake pipe corrosion. This suggests a persistent pattern of brake system degradation and exhaust issues, likely due to environmental exposure or inadequate maintenance. The vehicle’s age (28 years) and low mileage (4,018 miles annually) create ambiguity. While low mileage may imply lighter use, it could also mean prolonged periods of inactivity, accelerating tyre perishing and corrosion. The 2015 MOT showed no defects, but subsequent entries highlight increasing severity of brake and exhaust problems.