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S811 UAY

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,502 mi
Last recorded58,502 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 UAY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 58,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 57,598 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,135 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,628 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,718 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 55,706 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,699 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 46,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear all at unions (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,132 miles

unable to check steel brake pipes due to being cover by a spring

Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,114 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,114 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S811 UAY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S811 UAY, 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 S811 UAY registered?

S811 UAY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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