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S16 AOS

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,644 mi
Last recorded123,644 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 AOS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2017 123,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake performance just passed at 50%

Front brakes showing signs of overheating

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

Offside rear tyre perishing around outer sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,502 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 122,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,073 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2014 118,069 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2013 113,612 miles

brake pipe to rear slightly corroded

exhaust blow from manifold area

nsf and osf brake pipes corroded

osr sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 106,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,980 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,620 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 80,776 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

some play in front antirollbar mounting bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2007 80,776 miles

Centre Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

some play in front antirollbar mounting bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2006 73,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 68,803 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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S16 AOS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S16 AOS, 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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S16 AOS is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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