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S144 JCK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 JCK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 87,789 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,811 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,740 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 86,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,962 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 82,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,658 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,150 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,146 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,120 miles

centre (control arm) ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2010 60,112 miles

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

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,676 miles

Front nearside & front offside tyre inner sidewalls cracking, require monitoring

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 55,674 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front nearside & front offside tyre inner sidewalls cracking, require monitoring

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 50,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,332 miles

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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S144 JCK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S144 JCK, 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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S144 JCK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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