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S942 ATA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,374 mi
Last recorded100,374 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 ATA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,374 miles

both rear tyre getting low and perished

corrosion forming both front wheel arches

front coil springs rusty

oil leaks

rear shock bushes worn

slight play to top steering column bearing

steering dampner damp

Fail 29 Aug 2017 100,353 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

both rear tyre getting low and perished

corrosion forming both front wheel arches

front coil springs rusty

oil leaks

rear shock bushes worn

slight play to top steering column bearing

steering dampner damp

Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,536 miles

front coil springs rusty

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear shock bushes worn

slight oil leak

slight play to top steering column bearing

steering dampner damp

Fail 12 Sep 2016 99,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front coil springs rusty

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear shock bushes worn / perished

slight movement to steering column top bearing

slight oil leaks

steering damper damp

Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front section of exhaust rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

high level brake light inop

slight oil leak

slight play to upper part of steering coloum

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,523 miles

boot rams defective

catalyst convertor rattling

slight play to top of steering column

Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

boot rams defective

catalyst convertor rattling

slight play to top of steering column

Pass 28 Aug 2013 98,297 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

catalyst rattling

Fail 28 Aug 2013 98,297 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

catalyst rattling

Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,414 miles

both rear shock absorbers bottom bushes splitting

catalyst convertor rattling and broken up

coolant stains around water pump and top coolant housing

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear number plate loose

slight oil leaks

sounds like an air leak around inlet manifold area

steering box damp

Fail 15 Aug 2012 96,414 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shock absorbers bottom bushes splitting

catalyst convertor rattling and broken up

coolant stains around water pump and top coolant housing

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear number plate loose

slight oil leaks

sounds like an air leak around inlet manifold area

steering box damp

Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,597 miles

catalyst convertor rattling

centre and rear exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 25 Aug 2011 92,597 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

aux drive belt cracking

catalyst convertor rattling

centre and rear exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,542 miles

aux drive belt cracking

catalyst convertor rattling

centre and rear exhaust corroding and starting to get in a poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,105 miles

aux drive belt cracking

catalyst convertor sounds noisey

centre and rear exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

front prop shaft missing

rear leaf springs rusty

rear number plate loose

Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

aux drive belt cracking

catalyst convertor sounds noisey

centre and rear exhaust rusty

front brake discs worn and look like they have got hot

front number plate cracked

front prop shaft missing

rear leaf springs rusty

rear number plate loose

Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,525 miles

catalyst convertor noisey

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2008 76,525 miles

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

catalyst convertor noisey

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,528 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 70,600 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 70,600 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 67,285 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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S942 ATA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S942 ATA, 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 S942 ATA registered?

S942 ATA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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