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S574 JMJ

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,547 mi
Last recorded131,547 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 JMJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 131,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2021 130,486 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 130,262 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 130,260 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 129,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 129,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,028 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 126,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 124,921 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play pan hard bar bush (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 124,921 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play pan hard bar bush (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,450 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,450 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,300 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 120,968 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 120,962 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 119,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 119,091 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 114,563 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 99,345 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S574 JMJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S574 JMJ, 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 S574 JMJ registered?

S574 JMJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S574 JMJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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