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S917 JAJ

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,841 mi
Last recorded116,841 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 JAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 116,841 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering knuckle joint

Pass 23 Aug 2006 108,401 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 102,438 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 102,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S917 JAJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S917 JAJ, 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 S917 JAJ registered?

S917 JAJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S917 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S917 JAJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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