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M16 LPR

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,898 mi
Last recorded178,898 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 LPR
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2017 178,898 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 172,968 miles

handbrake only just met effiency

Pass 13 Feb 2015 165,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some brake pipes under bonnet have slight corrosion.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 165,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some brake pipes under bonnet have slight corrosion.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 158,246 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 158,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 148,731 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 148,611 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 136,207 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 136,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 122,556 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 122,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 114,437 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 186,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 100,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 91,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,714 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 83,657 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M16 LPR is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M16 LPR, 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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M16 LPR is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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