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S617 MEF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

202,744 mi
Last recorded202,744 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 MEF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 202,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Diff body corroded

Rear brake imbalance just met requirement

Pass 12 Nov 2024 198,323 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 198,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 191,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 188,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 181,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 175,832 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 155,904 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 155,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Axle insecure U bolt broken (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 145,060 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 130,957 miles

exhaust system corroded and signs of minor blowing

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

front brake pads appear worn close to limit

rear leaf springs front mounting rubbers perished and cracked

rear shock absorber dust covers holed and corroded

rear shock absorber mounting rubbers perished and cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2017 130,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded and signs of minor blowing

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

front brake pads appear worn close to limit

rear leaf springs front mounting rubbers perished and cracked

rear shock absorber dust covers holed and corroded

rear shock absorber mounting rubbers perished and cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,131 miles

both rear leaf spring bushes cracked and perished

corrosion to exhaust system

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracked on outer sidewall

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 121,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

both rear leaf spring bushes cracked and perished

corrosion to exhaust system

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracked on outer sidewall

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 121,046 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,531 miles

front hubs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 113,466 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front hubs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,860 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 105,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,403 miles

drop arm bottom ball joint worn

exhaust corroded at rear

front number plate damaged

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,265 miles

brake pipe corroded n/s/r

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,654 miles

centre brake light inop

front brake pads low

rear tyre tread low

wear in steering box lower bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2010 88,654 miles

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

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

centre brake light inop

front brake pads low

rear tyre tread low

wear in steering box lower bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,292 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 74,056 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 74,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,421 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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S617 MEF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple 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 S617 MEF, 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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S617 MEF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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