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S989 SND

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,874 mi
Last recorded179,874 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 SND
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2016 179,874 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlight glass cracked (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake drum / back plate covered in brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 171,785 miles

Centre Rear high intensity stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Nov 2015 171,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 151,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Some exhaust mountings are broken

Fail 28 Oct 2014 151,210 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Some Exhaust system mounting brackets broken

Pass 29 Oct 2013 146,798 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 146,798 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 142,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 137,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 132,747 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 132,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 127,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 121,501 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 113,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 105,363 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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S989 SND 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 66.7%.

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 S989 SND, 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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S989 SND is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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