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R138 KGO

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,183 mi
Last recorded107,183 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 KGO
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 107,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 104,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 104,289 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,322 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2015 95,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle is fitted with an LPG system but has been presented without any LPG in the tanks so I am unable to check for leaks - BET Cat emmission test carried out

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,735 miles

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

rear tyre`s slightly deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated but still clears the screen

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,936 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,431 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

oil leaks front & rear diffs

rear no plate slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,038 miles

oil leaks front & rear diff

slight corrosion on tow bar

slightly worn rear no plate

Fail 20 Apr 2009 69,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks front & rear diff

slight corrosion on tow bar

slightly worn rear no plate

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,266 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front windows not working

rear no plate worn

Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 64,650 miles

dampness noted n/s.r back plate

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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R138 KGO is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R138 KGO, 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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R138 KGO is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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