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S279 MVY

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 MVY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 88,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 88,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 86,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 3 May 2011 86,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,326 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 82,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,058 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,264 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,332 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,170 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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S279 MVY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S279 MVY, 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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S279 MVY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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