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S198 APH

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,714 mi
Last recorded107,714 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 APH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 105,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 104,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 101,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,374 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,114 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 98,100 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure has a bolt missing (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel nut(s) missing on all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,085 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s/r wheel arch trim slightly damaged

o/s f body work damaged

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 24 Feb 2016 94,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm (2.4.F.3)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1n)

exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/r wheel arch trim slightly damaged

o/s f body work damaged

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,936 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn uneven & getting low

rear leaf springs getting weak

slight damage to offside front bodywork

Fail 3 Feb 2015 89,866 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear leaf springs getting weak

slight damage to offside front bodywork

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,316 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 86,316 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 79,168 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

wipers only working on one setting

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,168 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers only working on one setting

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,274 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 74,807 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 79,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 64,634 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,741 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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S198 APH is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 92,075 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 S198 APH, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S198 APH is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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