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S597 RLF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,052 mi
Last recorded95,052 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 RLF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,052 miles

front diff pinion oil seal leak

n/s door mirror cracked

slight leak from steering box

slight play o/s/f top swivel

Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,381 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 71,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

spare tyre worn

Pass 22 Aug 2005 58,040 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
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S597 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S597 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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What year was S597 RLF registered?

S597 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S597 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S597 RLF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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