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R219 OAY

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,915 mi
Last recorded113,915 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 OAY
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 113,915 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 112,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 111,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,020 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,503 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,959 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,254 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 100,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,413 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,413 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,488 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 94,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,455 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 87,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 84,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,617 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 82,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

centre rear seat belt knotted

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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R219 OAY is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 R219 OAY, 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 R219 OAY registered?

R219 OAY is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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