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S49 ENW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,552 mi
Last recorded132,552 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 ENW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 132,552 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 132,544 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 131,427 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 131,414 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,114 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 125,490 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 125,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 121,611 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 119,767 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 119,749 miles

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 119,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,264 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 118,213 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,656 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 95,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 95,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 83,034 miles

advise both rear leaf springs weak

advise front and rear axles oil leak

advise front headlamp reflectors poor condition

advise front to rear brake pipe corroded

advise rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2006 83,034 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear leaf springs weak

advise front and rear axles oil leak

advise front headlamp reflectors poor condition

advise front to rear brake pipe corroded

advise rear axle brake pipes corroded

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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S49 ENW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S49 ENW, 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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S49 ENW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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