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S618 RLF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,078 mi
Last recorded85,078 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 RLF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 85,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 84,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,931 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 77,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 76,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 75,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,000 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,597 miles

oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,649 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,649 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,898 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 65,898 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

tracking out

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,704 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 62,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,411 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,526 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,707 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,654 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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S618 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S618 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S618 RLF registered?

S618 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S618 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 RLF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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