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R188 DWR

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

133,204 mi
Last recorded133,204 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 DWR
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 133,204 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 133,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 133,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 129,239 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 129,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 121,043 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 121,043 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 116,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 111,373 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 111,373 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 106,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,694 miles

n/s/front and o/s/rear tyres haveslight wall damage

Fail 4 Sep 2008 101,694 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/front and o/s/rear tyres haveslight wall damage

Fail 2 Sep 2008 101,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 97,863 miles

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

rear wheel bearing audiable but not rough when rotated.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,863 miles

rear wheel bearing audiable but not rough when rotated.

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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R188 DWR is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R188 DWR, 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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R188 DWR is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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