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S251 SLK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,276 mi
Last recorded119,276 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 SLK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 119,276 miles

Front windows tinted.

Offside front tyre tread 2mm.

Exauhst has slight blow on centre joint.

Petrol cap broken but still sealing.

Slight brake judder.

Slight play on steering drop arm ball joint.

Fail 2 May 2008 119,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Exauhst has slight blow on centre joint.

Front windows tinted.

Offside front tyre tread 2mm.

Petrol cap broken but still sealing.

Slight brake judder.

Slight play on steering drop arm ball joint.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 103,276 miles

Both front headlamp reflectors corroded slightly.

Both front lower arm bushes starting to perish.

Both rear tyre treads 1.6-1.8mm

Front windows tinted.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 103,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Both front headlamp reflectors corroded slightly.

Both front lower arm bushes starting to perish.

Both rear tyre treads 1.6-1.8mm.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads low.

Front windows tinted.

Slight blow from exhaust joint.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 83,027 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 83,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S251 SLK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S251 SLK, 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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S251 SLK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 21 November 1998.

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