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R130 VLB

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,543 mi
Last recorded37,543 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 VLB
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 37,543 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,208 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,285 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 33,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play 1st steering ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,714 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,380 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 30,380 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,549 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 28,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

washers weak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 28,275 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2011 28,253 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid low

front number plate deteriated

handbrake travel high

oil leak front and rear

oil level low

Fail 30 Nov 2009 26,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid low

front number plate deteriated

handbrake travel high

oil leak front and rear

oil level low

Pass 10 May 2008 20,807 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers worn

Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,748 miles

as before

Fail 7 Apr 2007 17,601 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R130 VLB is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R130 VLB, 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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R130 VLB is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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