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R160 AMA

1998 Chryslerjeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,344 mi
Last recorded103,344 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Chryslerjeep Cherokee106,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 AMA
MakeChryslerjeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 103,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 103,344 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,689 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 101,674 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,163 miles

advise head light reflectors

advise o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise head light reflectors

advise o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bolt missing from tow bracket

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,237 miles

bolt missing from tow bracket

Fail 28 Jan 2010 98,327 miles

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)

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 98,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

emisions test aborted due to black smoke

offside rear wheel bearing slightl play

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 69,647 miles

How Reliable is the Chryslerjeep Cherokee?

Based on 488 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,207
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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R160 AMA is a 1998 Chryslerjeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Chryslerjeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 106,840 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 Chryslerjeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R160 AMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R160 AMA is a 1998 Chryslerjeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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