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S490 USU

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,577 mi
Last recorded120,577 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 USU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 120,577 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Footbrake pedal long travel

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 120,577 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 115,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 107,498 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 101,690 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 101,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S490 USU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S490 USU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S490 USU registered?

S490 USU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S490 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 USU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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