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R154 UKP

1998 Chrysler Jeep

Purple Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,127 mi
Last recorded122,127 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep105,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 UKP
MakeChrysler
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 122,127 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,580 miles

both leaf springs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 116,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both leaf springs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 116,576 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both leaf springs corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 115,714 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 115,150 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 115,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 114,492 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,834 miles

front brake pads getting low

front brakes binding

front tyres low on tread

headlamp lens deteriorating

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread damaged

oil leak from rear diff

park brake travel

rear leaf springs corroding

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2016 113,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake pads getting low

front brakes binding

front tyres getting low on tread

headlamp lens deteriorating

o/s/r tyre on 2mm, tread damage

oil leak from rear diff

park brake travel

rear leaf springs corroded

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2016 113,835 miles

Central Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (idler) (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake pads getting low

front brakes binding

front tyres getting low on tread

headlamp lens deteriorating

o/s/r tyre on 2mm, tread damage

oil leak from rear diff

park brake travel

rear leaf springs corroded

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2015
Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,564 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,931 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 111,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,321 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 110,321 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 107,164 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 107,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 105,585 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 105,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 103,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 100,589 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 100,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

this advisory to be done with failure work auto transmission pipes insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2006 99,880 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 99,880 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 99,877 miles

Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

front diff cover seriously damaged

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep?

Based on 2,018 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
3,877
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
fog lamp not working 33
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R154 UKP is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep in Purple with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,585 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R154 UKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R154 UKP is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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