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R137 KSC

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,479 mi
Last recorded93,479 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 KSC
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 93,479 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 93,470 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,009 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 90,003 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,850 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 83,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,816 miles

Battery secured with cable ties.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 74,801 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Battery secured with cable ties.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear s/abs lower bushes cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,815 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,265 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 62,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,315 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 54,315 miles

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

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

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODEING

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,918 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 50,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R137 KSC is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R137 KSC, 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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R137 KSC is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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