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S378 KDP

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,121 mi
Last recorded109,121 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 KDP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension springs are slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,961 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

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

REAR END OF OFFSIDE OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,746 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODING

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,197 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

slight exhaust rattle

Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,084 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 80,008 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SCORED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 80,008 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SCORED

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 73,739 miles

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

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear number plate fading

Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

steering box drop arm ball joint slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,552 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW ON JOINT

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

N/S MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 55,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S378 KDP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S378 KDP, 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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S378 KDP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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