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S987 TNA

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,500 mi
Last recorded103,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 TNA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 103,500 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 103,500 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,938 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,893 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust skin corroded

underbody general wear

Fail 10 Jan 2024 102,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 100,294 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential seepage seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust skin corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 100,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential seepage seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,401 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,583 miles

All 4 tyres heavily perished

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage shock absorber leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 93,582 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested vehicle won't stay running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front and rear not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres heavily perished

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage shock absorber leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2014 93,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 93,552 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,571 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 80,569 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,696 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,687 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 57,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 3,606 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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S987 TNA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 92,509 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S987 TNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S987 TNA is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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