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S456 CEU

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,454 mi
Last recorded67,454 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 CEU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 67,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 58,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering links

Fail 8 Oct 2024 58,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking At pressure switch in pipe at pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering links

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,910 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 55,900 miles

Emissions unable to be completed idle to high and engine miss firing at 3000 rpms (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 50,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 50,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill lips damaged / corroding

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 38,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,440 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle stabilizer bar ball joint slight play.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 22,938 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,411 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 22,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,123 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 20,210 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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S456 CEU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S456 CEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S456 CEU is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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