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S447 YEV

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,851 mi
Last recorded114,851 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 114,851 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 114,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished,droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bull bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear tailgate rams weak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

no reverse light

Fail 27 Mar 2024 114,773 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component insecure side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished,droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bull bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear tailgate rams weak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

no reverse light

Pass 17 Dec 2021 114,659 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 114,659 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 114,347 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 112,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 112,367 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,375 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 105,025 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

alternator belt is squealing

eyelevel brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,161 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 100,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,316 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,267 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 89,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,246 miles

chip in windscreen....

front and rear number plates poor....

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 72,109 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 68,364 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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S447 YEV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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