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S509 ASF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

131,728 mi
Last recorded131,728 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 ASF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 131,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake slightly low effort

Fail 22 Sep 2026 131,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 11 Nov 2025 131,257 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake low effort

Pass 4 Nov 2024 130,294 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 129,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,079 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,069 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,227 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 127,209 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 126,550 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Pass 9 Nov 2018 125,173 miles

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 7 Nov 2017 124,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 124,581 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,954 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2016 123,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 119,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 109,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 103,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,993 miles

slight exhaust noise on road

Fail 20 Jun 2011 98,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

slight exhaust noise on road

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,670 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 92,670 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,101 miles

exhaust blowing slightly in places and getting rusty also.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 73,097 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,345 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 67,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both o/s and n/s steps support bars corroded and holed

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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S509 ASF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 S509 ASF, 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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S509 ASF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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