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J444 JNB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,589 mi
Last recorded99,589 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 JNB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,433 miles

oil around power steering hose area

oil around rear axle

Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,507 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 97,507 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,369 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,189 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,870 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,350 miles

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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J444 JNB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J444 JNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J444 JNB registered?

J444 JNB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is J444 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 JNB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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