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S516 ASF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,656 mi
Last recorded94,656 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 ASF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 94,656 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion in offside outer sill

Fail 21 May 2014 94,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 22 May 2013 90,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 90,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 86,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 86,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 85,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 85,335 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 83,656 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 83,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 80,767 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 80,750 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 77,428 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 77,423 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 May 2007 74,990 miles

exhaust rusty

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 May 2006 54,624 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 53,133 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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S516 ASF 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 58.8%.

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 S516 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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What year was S516 ASF registered?

S516 ASF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S516 ASF safe to buy?

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