CarVerify

Free Car Check

S524 APF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

192,629 mi
Last recorded192,629 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 APF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 192,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting. outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s brake not working (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside handbrake cable casing deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

steering damper lose in mounting

Pass 16 Oct 2025 191,739 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 191,735 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 191,181 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 191,168 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 190,065 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 190,063 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 188,381 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 186,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 184,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 180,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 180,110 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 175,374 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 168,168 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 168,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124n/s 60o/s 52% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 159,568 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 159,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 148,495 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front brake pipe grommet at wheel arch missing

slight damage / kink to one brake pipe at ABS pump

Fail 18 Jul 2015 148,492 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front brake pipe grommet at wheel arch missing

slight damage / kink to one brake pipe at ABS pump

Pass 17 Jul 2012 146,215 miles

CAT noisey

small movement front and rear (inner) anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2011 145,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 142,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 139,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 135,738 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 130,024 miles

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

nearside front tyre runs close to nearside front anti roll bar link mounting arm on lock to lock test

wear in front axle tie bar ball joint

weep from power steering box / pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2006 124,148 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion in brake pipes

uneven wear front brake brake pads

Pass 6 Aug 2005 118,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Jeep Cherokee Limited A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S524 APF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S524 APF, 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

How do I check the history of S524 APF?

You can check the full history of S524 APF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S524 APF registered?

S524 APF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S524 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 APF shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S524 APF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S524 APF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.