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R216 PGF

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,993 mi
Last recorded80,993 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 PGF
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,993 miles

brake pads appear to be wearing low.

corrosion on edges of all brake discs.

not all high level brake light bulbs working.

slight lift in all front swivels/ball joints.

small corrosion hole in rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,463 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,370 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,626 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 69,456 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,500 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 64,491 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear under inflated

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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R216 PGF is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R216 PGF, 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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What year was R216 PGF registered?

R216 PGF is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R216 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 PGF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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