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S884 APL

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,819 mi
Last recorded84,819 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 APL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,819 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,705 miles

front diff seal weeping

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

slight lift in both top and bottom n/s/f ball joints

Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,705 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front diff seal weeping

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

slight lift in both top and bottom n/s/f ball joints

Fail 6 Nov 2012 63,246 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front brake pads look worn

oil leak from front diff

some kerb damage both nearside tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,246 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front brake pads look worn

oil leak from front diff

some kerb damage both nearside tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,123 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,258 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,258 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,463 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear leaf spring clamps corroding slightly

squeek in steering column

Fail 27 Oct 2008 39,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear leaf spring clamps corroding slightly

squeek in steering column

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,282 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear leaf springs corroding

squeek in steering column

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,413 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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S884 APL 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 S884 APL, 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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S884 APL is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S884 APL 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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