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S288 COU

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,916 mi
Last recorded142,916 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 COU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 142,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 131,204 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 131,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 122,763 miles

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

oil leak from engine and gearbox

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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S288 COU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S288 COU, 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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What year was S288 COU registered?

S288 COU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S288 COU safe to buy?

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