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S527 RLF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,597 mi
Last recorded103,597 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 RLF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 103,597 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 103,516 miles

vehicle underside , some suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 101,174 miles

Nearside Rear vehicle body underside corroded

vehicle underside , some suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,279 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,719 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,245 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler oil hose's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper hitting top of the screen when sweeping

Offside Front wiper hitting top of screen when sweeping

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

front wipers only work on high speed

wipers not parking on their own when turned off

Fail 15 Aug 2018 90,245 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake calliper to hose joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake calliper to hose joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler oil hose's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper hitting top of the screen when sweeping

Offside Front wiper hitting top of screen when sweeping

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

front wipers only work on high speed

wipers not parking on their own when turned off

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R hub seal has slight weep.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,186 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front axle support rubber bush deteriorated.

N/S/R diff seal has slight leak.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front axle support rubber bush deteriorated.

N/S/R diff seal has slight leak.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,362 miles

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

nearside rear axle seal leaking

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,083 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 82,083 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,558 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damp stain around nearside rear brak back plate.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 81,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damp stain around nearside rear brak back plate.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,403 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,568 miles

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

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

oil stain around nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,202 miles

brake pipes slightly rusty

engine oil leak

engine oil over power steering hosees

exhaust rusty

front suspension bushes perishing

rear shockers bushes perishing

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,275 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 64,275 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Advise front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,770 miles

Advise nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes getting rusty

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

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

advise power steering box damp with oil

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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S527 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S527 RLF, 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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S527 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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