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R164 CVR

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 CVR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,388 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 104,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 104,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,619 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,709 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 102,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,195 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 102,186 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,475 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 94,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 94,970 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 94,642 miles

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

advise brake pipes across bulkhead and rear axle slightly coroded.

advise exhaust catalytic convertor noisey.

advise oil leak possibly from cooler pipes at radiator.

Pass 20 May 2008 93,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 90,996 miles

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

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

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

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

advise catalytic convertor noisey.

Pass 3 May 2006 89,841 miles

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

appears to be slight leak from power steering unable to determine if engine oil.

oil leak

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R164 CVR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 92,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R164 CVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R164 CVR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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