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S537 AEC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,528 mi
Last recorded111,528 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 AEC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 111,528 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj play in (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential pinions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front axle and rear axle and exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint has worn and play in it (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 110,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern incorrect (LHD) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / inner arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint has worn and play in it (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 109,741 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S FRONT INNER ARCH,O/S AND N/S FRONT CHASSIS AND EXHAUST CORRODED.

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

POWER STEERING RAM SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Fail 8 May 2024 109,735 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S FRONT INNER ARCH,O/S AND N/S FRONT CHASSIS AND EXHAUST CORRODED.

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

POWER STEERING RAM SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Pass 7 Jun 2023 109,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on engine bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 108,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 108,812 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,087 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 106,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 106,555 miles

n/s/f headlamp dull.

Pass 3 May 2016 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 104,394 miles

wiper blades need attn

Pass 22 Dec 2011 103,697 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside + offside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 103,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside + offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2010 90,864 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 90,863 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2009 85,709 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise to replace front discs and pads , if judder becomes severe

Fail 6 Jul 2006 68,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise to replace front discs and pads , if judder becomes severe

Pass 7 Jul 2005 59,244 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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S537 AEC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S537 AEC, 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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S537 AEC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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