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S735 JGT

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,561 mi
Last recorded97,561 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 JGT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,561 miles

Nearside panhard rod bush slight play

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 97,457 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside panhard rod bush slight play

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,318 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,797 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,395 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box/pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 88,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling on anti roll bar (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box/pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both front wires insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,194 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dip beams (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both high beams (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,777 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 83,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,524 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,737 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General front &rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to sill areas

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner sidewall

various brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Oct 2016 69,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to sill areas

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner sidewall

various brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to suspension componants

various brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,206 miles

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

Near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,312 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 58,304 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,807 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2007 54,344 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,503 miles

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

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

both headlight reflecters starting to corode

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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S735 JGT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 S735 JGT, 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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S735 JGT is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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