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J33 PRH

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,343 mi
Last recorded128,343 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PRH
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,343 miles

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

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

n/s/r coil spring weak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 128,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r coil spring weak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,643 miles

slight play in steering box lower bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in steering box lower bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 115,927 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

oil leak

play in adjustable coloumb

rear shock lower rubbers detiorateing

rear tyres low 2mm

slight play in pitman arm balljoint

Fail 2 Oct 2013 115,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

oil leak

play in adjustable coloumb

rear shock lower rubbers detiorateing

rear tyres low 2mm

slight play in pitman arm balljoint

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

both rear shock rubbers perished but no play

corrosion rear brake pipes

front pads getting low

slight play in both rear axle wheelbearings

Fail 18 Oct 2012 111,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

both rear shock rubbers perished but no play

corrosion rear brake pipes

front pads getting low

slight play in both rear axle wheelbearings

Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,186 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges does not count as centre 3/4 due to tyre design

headlights starting to detiroate

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight play in trackrodend on pitman arm

Fail 21 Oct 2011 106,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges does not count as centre 3/4 due to tyre design

headlights starting to detiroate

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight play in trackrodend on pitman arm

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,235 miles

front pads starting to look low

o/s/f disc slight scoreing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 97,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

front pads starting to look low

o/s/f disc slight scoreing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,941 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 84,206 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 84,202 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres borderline pass

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,004 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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J33 PRH is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 99,773 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J33 PRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J33 PRH is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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