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S112 ABS

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,431 mi
Last recorded106,431 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 ABS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 106,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front fog light not working

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

Offside rear foot brake has a low effort

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel arch spats are missing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,808 miles

All corners of bumpers are missing

All rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front fog lights not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside front universal joints are worn

Offside rear foot/hand brakes have a low effort

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow bar hitch missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 29 Oct 2013 97,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All corners of bumpers are missing

All rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front fog lights not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside front universal joints are worn

Offside rear foot/hand brakes have a low effort

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow bar hitch missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,452 miles

Brake fluid is very dirty

Catalytic converter rattles

Corrsion to the offsdie rear outer sill

Exhaust is noisey

Front brake pads are worn thin

Rear view mirrior missing

Stone chip to nearside of screen

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 6 Jun 2012 90,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake fluid is very dirty

Catalytic converter rattles

Corrsion to the offsdie rear outer sill

Exhaust is noisey

Front brake pads are worn thin

Offside rear light lens is broken

Rear view mirrior missing

Stone chip to nearside of screen

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 May 2011 84,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,414 miles

both front shock absorbers lower fixing points rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,372 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers lower fixing points rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 74,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,571 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,386 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 50,528 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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S112 ABS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S112 ABS, 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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S112 ABS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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