CarVerify

Free Car Check

S51 CTX

1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2429cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,567 mi
Last recorded85,567 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport86,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 CTX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,567 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 85,567 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH NEAR SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH NEAR SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected LEAF SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES CORRODED FRONT AND REAR AND PAINTED BLACK

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND PAINTED BLACK FRONT AND REAR

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR N/S &O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES AND PAINTED BLACK N/S &O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded and painted black

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

FRONT AND REAR AXEL CORRODED AND PAINTED BLACK

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S & O/S SILLS CORRODED AND PAINTED BLACK AND UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE PAINTED BLACK

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED N/S & O/S

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,547 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 85,519 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,376 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 80,376 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside and offside (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,680 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 72,666 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,131 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 65,816 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 62,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,423 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Jeep Cherokee Sport reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S51 CTX is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 86,262 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S51 CTX, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S51 CTX?

You can check the full history of S51 CTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S51 CTX registered?

S51 CTX is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S51 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 CTX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S51 CTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S51 CTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.