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S387 AFW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 AFW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 132,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick due to lip on disc (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front outer universal joint is badly worn

offside rear leaf spring corroded

rear shock bushes part worn

slight lateral movement of steering wheel

Pass 3 Aug 2016 128,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside o/s/r suspension spring leave ties in poor condition

slight play in steering column

Fail 1 Aug 2016 128,886 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside o/s/r suspension spring leave ties in poor condition

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Aug 2015 127,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

both front tyres commercial rating rear tyres extra load

hazard light switch poor in operation

o/s/r leaf spring ties in poor condition

slight play in steering coluum

Fail 10 Aug 2015 127,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

both front tyres commercial rating rear tyres extra load

hazard light switch poor in operation

o/s/r leaf spring ties in poor condition

slight play in steering coluum

Pass 11 Aug 2014 124,149 miles

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

fuel filler pipes cover excessively corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 124,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel filler pipes cover excessively corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 121,967 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise steering damper slight mistting of oil

Fail 21 May 2013 121,959 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise steering damper slight mistting of oil

Pass 15 May 2012 118,251 miles

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

steering damper wet

Pass 9 May 2011 113,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2010 109,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 109,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 104,258 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 104,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2008 98,774 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 98,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 93,916 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 93,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 90,965 miles

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

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

r/h/f door mirror cracked

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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S387 AFW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S387 AFW, 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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S387 AFW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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