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S70 RAT

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,248 mi
Last recorded138,248 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 RAT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 138,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,835 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak evident from or around steering damper.

Tyres perished and cracked.Cord/structure not visible.

Fail 29 Aug 2016 132,826 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak evident from or around steering damper.

Tyres perished and cracked.Cord/structure not visible.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 130,134 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 122,949 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 122,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 111,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 101,493 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

catalyst rattling

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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S70 RAT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S70 RAT, 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 S70 RAT registered?

S70 RAT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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