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S78 KSA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 KSA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight free play at upper steering column.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,634 miles

Oil leak

Slight free play at upper steering column.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,576 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 84,165 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,162 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,783 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 83,036 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 83,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,795 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 78,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 73,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 68,231 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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S78 KSA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S78 KSA, 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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What year was S78 KSA registered?

S78 KSA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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