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S257 SLK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

207,798 mi
Last recorded207,798 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 SLK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 207,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front inner wings corroding

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2019 198,765 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear parking brake reserve travel just acceptable

Fail 14 Aug 2019 198,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear parking brake reserve travel just acceptable

Pass 21 Aug 2018 189,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 175,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front flex hose bracket insecure

play in steering column adjuster

Fail 25 Jul 2017 175,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panhard rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front driveshaft uj worn

Offside Front flex hose bracket insecure

play in steering column adjuster

Pass 8 Aug 2016 161,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

idle speed unstable int

play in steering column adjustment mechanism

Fail 8 Aug 2016 161,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

idle speed unstable int

play in steering column adjustment mechanism

Pass 7 Aug 2015 149,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

oil leaks on rear axle

slight wear in steering column adjuster

Pass 14 Aug 2014 139,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tested in wet condition

Fail 14 Aug 2014 139,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tested in wet condition

Pass 15 Aug 2013 126,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake grabs slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2012 113,853 miles

air bag lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 113,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag lamp on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,390 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

small side play in steering box piviot point

Fail 12 Aug 2011 101,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

small side play in steering box piviot point

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,556 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,928 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,974 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,319 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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S257 SLK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S257 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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S257 SLK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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