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S471 BJO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,848 mi
Last recorded141,848 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 BJO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 141,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 139,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 128,502 miles

Front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 128,494 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 123,619 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,633 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 116,025 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear foot brake poor

windsceen has straches

Fail 11 May 2013 115,924 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 113,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 111,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 108,229 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 108,229 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 103,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 87,612 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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S471 BJO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S471 BJO, 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 S471 BJO registered?

S471 BJO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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