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J111 MEW

1998 Chrysler Jeep

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep105,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 MEW
MakeChrysler
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,097 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,040 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 85,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,363 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,131 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,311 miles

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

offside step corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,913 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

side bars corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,489 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 83,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,247 miles

battery insecure

brake warning light on

offside step corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 83,247 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

battery insecure

brake warning light on

offside step corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 83,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,716 miles

o/s door step corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,793 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 76,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,426 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep?

Based on 2,018 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
3,877
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
fog lamp not working 33
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J111 MEW is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J111 MEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J111 MEW registered?

J111 MEW is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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