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S874 ARC

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,817 mi
Last recorded219,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 ARC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 219,817 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 213,288 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 207,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 207,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 199,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp reflectors corroded

slight play to nearside front outer universal joint

Pass 25 May 2022 187,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp reflectors corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 173,776 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 173,776 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 165,216 miles

small chip to windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2019 165,216 miles

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2018 160,881 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 157,894 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2016 153,694 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 149,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 143,574 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 143,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 134,982 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 131,300 miles

exhaust clamps missing and parts of system suspended by wire

Fail 12 Jul 2011 131,288 miles

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

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

exhaust clamps missing and parts of system suspended by wire

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 125,950 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 125,521 miles

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

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

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

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

catalyst internals loose

front propshaft front joint worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 120,959 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 120,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 117,267 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 117,200 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 102,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,287 miles

surface corrosion to rear outer brake pipes †

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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S874 ARC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S874 ARC, 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 S874 ARC registered?

S874 ARC is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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