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S788 UOW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Lpg 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,934 mi
Last recorded115,934 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 UOW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 115,934 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 115,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Helper spring brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Helper spring bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,148 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,497 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,033 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,400 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,587 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer back seam split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,730 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 109,040 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,330 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 101,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 97,139 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,927 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,081 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,702 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 72,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 64,692 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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S788 UOW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,429cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S788 UOW, 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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What year was S788 UOW registered?

S788 UOW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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