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S447 VKK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,112 mi
Last recorded141,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 VKK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 141,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 140,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside side step loose

Pass 23 Feb 2016 136,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 22 Feb 2016 136,706 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Oct 2014 133,468 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 133,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,237 miles

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)

front drive shaft U/J`s worn

Fail 20 Jan 2014 127,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front drive shaft U/J`s worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 122,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,696 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 120,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2010 117,804 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes some free play

Rear leaf spring clamps starting to wear loose

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 110,411 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2007 99,725 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,570 miles

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

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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S447 VKK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S447 VKK, 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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S447 VKK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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