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R115 BVR

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,844 mi
Last recorded104,844 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 BVR
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 104,844 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 101,713 miles

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

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

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

corrosion towbar and fixings brakes suspension fuel straps and cat rattling

wiper blades split

Fail 10 Dec 2012 101,713 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

corrosion towbar and fixings brakes suspension fuel straps and cat rattling

wiper blades split

Fail 8 Nov 2012 101,713 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to brakes , suspension , fuel straps and tow bar

oil level low

rattle from cat

wiper blades split

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,693 miles

heavy surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Fail 11 Jul 2011 97,673 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,879 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear suspension brakes and tow bar corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 94,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear suspension brakes and tow bar corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 94,879 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

exhaust very corroded

rear suspension brakes and tow bar corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 90,638 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 90,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,092 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,676 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 68,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R115 BVR 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 50%.

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 R115 BVR, 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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R115 BVR is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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