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S39 OGF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 OGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 98,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/75-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 98,148 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 98,148 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight rust on brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 86,969 miles

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

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,349 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2014 86,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak from oil fillter area

exhaust cat has broken up but system not blowing

intermitant fault wiyh hazards switch

n/s/r-o/s/r leaf spring retaining/locking divices missing or worn

Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak from oil fillter area

exhaust cat has broken up but system not blowing

intermitant fault wiyh hazards switch

n/s/r-o/s/r leaf spring retaining/locking divices missing or worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered,exhaust deteriorated,suspension slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hazard warning switch suspect,brake pipes covered,rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 77,710 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hazard warning switch suspect,brake pipes covered,rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,870 miles

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

parking brake lever close to end of travel

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,418 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,147 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 39,125 miles

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

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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S39 OGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 S39 OGF, 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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S39 OGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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