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S859 ABF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,205 mi
Last recorded81,205 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 ABF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,205 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,346 miles

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

steering damp

Fail 5 Mar 2012 77,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

steering damp

Fail 3 Jul 2010 74,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 74,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,143 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 71,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 67,441 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside 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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S859 ABF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S859 ABF, 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 S859 ABF registered?

S859 ABF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S859 ABF safe to buy?

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