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S393 RNM

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

151,012 mi
Last recorded151,012 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 RNM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 151,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front fog light glasses broken

rear brakes grabbing

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2013 148,879 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front fog lamps damaged

near side front drive shaft seal leaking

off side rear mud flap insecure

steering wheel cover torn

Fail 30 Sep 2013 148,877 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front fog lamps damaged

near side front drive shaft seal leaking

off side rear mud flap insecure

steering wheel cover torn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 144,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside wiper split on ends/damage to offside rear fog lamp/general rusting on underside of vehicle/both side step frames rusting/brake pipes rusting

Fail 17 Sep 2012 144,890 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside wiper split on ends/damage to offside rear fog lamp/general rusting on underside of vehicle/both side step frames rusting/brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2011 141,349 miles

oil leak

rear leaf springs weak

strong advise corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 24 Aug 2011 141,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to front brake discs

oil leak

rear leaf springs weak

strong advise corrosion to all brake pipes unable to fully check pipes because of metal covering on pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2010 137,365 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

strong advise corrosion to n/s/f brake disc

strong advise wear to n/s/r o/s/r spring hanger bushes

unable to check front and rear brake pipes correctly due to metal covering

Fail 8 Feb 2010 137,364 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

strong advise corrosion to n/s/f brake disc

strong advise wear to n/s/r o/s/r spring hanger bushes

unable to check front and rear brake pipes correctly due to metal covering

Pass 27 Jan 2009 130,421 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust catalyst rattling

Fail 27 Jan 2009 130,421 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust catalyst rattling

Pass 9 Feb 2008 136,465 miles

cat rattles

exhaust clamps in poor condition

o/s/r tyre perished

small damage to n/s /f seat belt

Fail 9 Feb 2008 136,465 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

cat rattles

exhaust clamps in poor condition

o/s/r tyre perished

small damage to n/s /f seat belt

Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,917 miles

cat breaking up exhaust clamps corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear anti roll bar link rubbers split and cracking

metal brake pipes front to rear,across rear axle and to n/s and o/s front flexi hoses corroded

o/sr tyre at 2.2 mm

play in both n/sf and o/sf top and bottom ball joints

Pass 20 Dec 2005 115,371 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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S393 RNM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S393 RNM, 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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S393 RNM is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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