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S398 LGN

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 LGN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 114,982 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,644 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in two track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 111,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in two track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s top king pin

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,136 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 109,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,735 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 107,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,974 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 105,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,279 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 104,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,901 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,520 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f u/j joint rust evident

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 92,277 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,417 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,474 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,224 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 62,189 miles

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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S398 LGN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S398 LGN, 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 S398 LGN registered?

S398 LGN is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S398 LGN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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