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S314 SLK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,497 mi
Last recorded50,497 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 SLK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front ball joint leaking grease

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,129 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 44,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Off side and near side rear bearings slight play

Off side front tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,897 miles

Off side and near side rear bearings slight play

Off side front tyre has a nail in the tread

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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S314 SLK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S314 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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What year was S314 SLK registered?

S314 SLK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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