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S787 RLF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,542 mi
Last recorded108,542 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 RLF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,542 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 108,542 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,213 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,366 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres uneven wear inner edges

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play n.s.f upper and lower and o.s.f upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 102,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres uneven wear inner edges

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play n.s.f upper and lower and o.s.f upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,567 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear saddle bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n.s.f and o.s.f (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn / feathering on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring slipper loose straps corroded and loose (2.4.B.5)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 100,567 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n.s.r and o.s.r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket detached (7.1.1)

Valve stem seriously damaged n.s.f and o.s.f (4.1.D.1e)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear saddle bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n.s.f and o.s.f (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn / feathering on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring slipper loose straps corroded and loose (2.4.B.5)

Valve stem slightly damaged n.s.r (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,331 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 85,331 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,799 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage

Various oil leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,786 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage

Various oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,633 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,058 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 44,058 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S787 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 56.5%.

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 S787 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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S787 RLF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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