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S120 JGC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,355 mi
Last recorded109,355 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 JGC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

catalitic converter baffles loose and rattling

center to reat exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Fail 6 Mar 2012 109,353 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

catalitic converter baffles loose and rattling

center to reat exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 10 May 2011 105,737 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 105,737 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 100,005 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

handbrake travel

movement in steering

movement in steering column bushes

nearside front tyre close to limit and perished advise replacment

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn low and perished

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

power steering pipes damp

slight end float movement in rear axle

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,994 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,964 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,467 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,407 miles

off side rear tyre wearing low

oil leak

slight damp patch over steering box

small stone chip in wind screen

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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S120 JGC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S120 JGC, 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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What year was S120 JGC registered?

S120 JGC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S120 JGC safe to buy?

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