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S209 TKJ

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,529 mi
Last recorded175,529 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 TKJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 175,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 175,502 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 172,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear effort low (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering joints smothered in grease

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2024 171,271 miles

Rear leaf springs corroded

Steering linkages covered in grease

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2024 171,246 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated + Battery has bare wires (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust knocking on offside rear shock

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Steering linkages covered in grease

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 168,696 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 168,688 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 163,036 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 163,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 162,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 158,049 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 145,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 134,393 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 122,864 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 113,822 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 104,746 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 91,444 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,942 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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S209 TKJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S209 TKJ, 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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S209 TKJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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