Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto (1998)
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto
CarHunch analysed 862 real MOT records for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT first time in over a third of cases—a concerning 64.2% pass rate against the UK average of 80%—and more than one in five have recorded dangerous defects, a serious red flag for buyers. The petrol models show no better prospects at 63.7%, suggesting the problem runs across the range rather than being fuel-specific.
At around 100,500 miles these vehicles are showing their age hard: the average Grand Cherokee racks up 2.85 failures and a hefty 14.1 advisories per test, indicating chronic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated issues. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with these models, paying particular attention to suspension, brakes, and rust—this is not a casual purchase.
What to check before buying a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 793 | 63.7% | 2.84 |
| LPG (6%) | 49 | 67.9% | 3.2 |
| Diesel (2%) | 16 | 76% | 3.25 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 95.8% | 0.33 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto vehicles fall between 84,118 and 121,761 miles.
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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