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S961 SBD

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,029 mi
Last recorded145,029 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 SBD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 145,029 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 145,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 144,972 miles

Rear heavy undersealed both inner sills

Fail 29 Apr 2025 144,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear heavy undersealed both inner sills

Pass 14 Oct 2023 141,721 miles

all front roll bar link bushes deteriorated

o/s n/s rear lower shocker bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion on main run brake pipes

Fail 9 Oct 2023 141,703 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect chrome refector deteriorated , no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all front roll bar link bushes deteriorated

o/s n/s rear lower shocker bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion on main run brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2022 139,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 139,538 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 135,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 134,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 131,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 129,462 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,245 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 128,239 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,875 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 117,929 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 116,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 115,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,136 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 106,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 May 2008 106,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 104,555 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,955 miles

slight weep on steering box

Pass 8 Jul 2005 79,906 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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S961 SBD is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 S961 SBD, 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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S961 SBD is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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