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S895 NGF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,612 mi
Last recorded144,612 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 NGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 144,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 138,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2014 130,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear seats not checked due to numerous effects

Pass 8 May 2014 130,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear seats not checked due to numerous effects

Fail 9 May 2013 124,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 124,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 117,560 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2012 117,560 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 111,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in tread, offside rear tyre.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in tread, offside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 104,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 98,583 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,530 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 85,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,639 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 80,528 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S895 NGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S895 NGF, 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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S895 NGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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