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S510 RNO

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,231 mi
Last recorded189,231 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS510 RNO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 189,231 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 189,224 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 172,804 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 172,791 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 169,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust system and joints corrded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 167,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust system and joints corroed

Fail 2 Dec 2016 167,077 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust system and joints corroed

Pass 25 Mar 2015 164,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 152,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 139,858 miles

signs of binding from offside front brake

Fail 14 Mar 2013 139,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

signs of binding from offside front brake

Fail 8 Mar 2012 134,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear lower shock absorber bushes perished

brake pipe from front to rear corroded under bonnet

fuel tank breather pipe under chaffed on nearside near bulkhead

slight play in nearside outer constant velocity joint

Pass 8 Mar 2012 134,946 miles

both rear lower shock absorber bushes perished

brake pipe from front to rear corroded under bonnet

fuel tank breather pipe under chaffed on nearside near bulkhead

slight play in nearside outer constant velocity joint

Pass 11 Mar 2011 129,186 miles

brake pipes under bonnet on nearside surface corrosion

rear leaf spring rear bushes signs of wear

signs of wear in nearside front outer cv gaitor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 124,717 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 124,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front outer universal joint signs of wear

offside front headlamp damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 115,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 106,967 miles

both front head light reflectors corroed

o/s/f brake pipe corroed under bonnet

Pass 7 Mar 2007 99,660 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 92,302 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S510 RNO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S510 RNO, 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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S510 RNO is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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