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S511 SWA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,592 mi
Last recorded160,592 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 SWA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 160,592 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 160,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 158,612 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake performance only 50% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 158,588 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative solid light does not flash (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 155,610 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 151,686 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 148,159 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 145,178 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 142,259 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 142,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 138,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 133,985 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 133,983 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 129,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,015 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 115,072 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 115,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 106,236 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,973 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 93,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc advise

Pass 21 Sep 2010 93,946 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake disc advise

Fail 17 Sep 2009 88,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,691 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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S511 SWA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S511 SWA, 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 S511 SWA registered?

S511 SWA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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