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S388 AFW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,579 mi
Last recorded85,579 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 AFW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,579 miles

Front Head light bowls corroded, But not affecting beam image or light output!!!!!

Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,579 miles

Front Head light bowls corroded, But not affecting beam image or light output!!!!!

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 Done! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,714 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

complete underneath vehicle been wax oiled

Fail 11 Sep 2017 78,707 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

complete underneath vehicle been wax oiled

Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,288 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner D Bushes as marked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,628 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,319 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

both wiper blades deteriating

clamp missing from exhaust

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriating

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion on all suspension parts

silencer outer skin deteriating

Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,817 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion on all suspension parts

silencer outer skin deteriating

Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,456 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,032 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,716 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 43,205 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 43,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

all four tyres severely cracked and perished on ineer and outer walls and in tread

Pass 25 May 2006 38,901 miles

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

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

both front h/lights aims high

n/s/r shocker lower bush worn

Pass 9 Jun 2005 35,514 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 35,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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S388 AFW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S388 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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S388 AFW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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