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S956 NGW

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,323 mi
Last recorded155,323 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 NGW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 155,323 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty defective / sticks occasionally (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil appears to be leaking for a long period / no fluid in shock (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

diff leaking oil

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 155,323 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty defective / sticks occasionally (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil appears to be leaking for a long period / no fluid in shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear tail lamp cracked / tapped over (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

diff leaking oil

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 155,250 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 152,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 147,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 145,631 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 145,250 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 139,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 139,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 132,021 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 131,312 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,178 miles

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

Exhaust centre box baffels insecure/noisey

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Slight perishing on suspension bushes

Fail 26 May 2017 123,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust centre box baffels insecure/noisey

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Slight perishing on suspension bushes

Pass 5 May 2016 116,149 miles

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes due to protective covering

Pass 4 Apr 2015 111,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pipes due to metal spring coating

Fail 1 Apr 2015 111,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pipes due to metal spring coating

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013
Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,489 miles

ADVISE SUMP PLUG LOSE OIL LEAKING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,666 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

slight oil leaks

Fail 5 Aug 2008 88,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front discs slightly lipped

slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,640 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 84,639 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,491 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar bush worn

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre tread at 3mm

n/s/r brake slightly lazy

slight oil leak at transfer box and front diff

Fail 9 Jun 2006 70,491 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre tread at 3mm

n/s/r brake slightly lazy

o/s/f anti-roll bar bush worn

slight oil leak at transfer box and front diff

Pass 15 Jun 2005 62,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear foglamp lens damaged/showing white light

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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S956 NGW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S956 NGW, 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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S956 NGW is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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