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S969 JGF

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 JGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 99,826 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 99,821 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,728 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,295 miles

Brake fluid looks dark through the resevoir

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,338 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 75,015 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,299 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,498 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 68,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,871 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,687 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,719 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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S969 JGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S969 JGF, 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 S969 JGF registered?

S969 JGF is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S969 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S969 JGF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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