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S871 RLL

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 RLL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,489 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 92,447 miles

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

rear child seat fitted

slight play in steering joints

Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,271 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,271 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,140 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 70,137 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,013 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 65,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,795 miles

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

front steering arm slightly bent

rear high level brake light disconnected

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,943 miles

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

front steering arm is bent slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2008 50,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,419 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 38,469 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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S871 RLL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S871 RLL, 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 S871 RLL registered?

S871 RLL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S871 RLL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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