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R295 ULE

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,018 mi
Last recorded144,018 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 ULE
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 144,018 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front, both rear, and centre rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Various body corrosion starting in areas.

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 142,816 miles

All brake pipes corroding

Corrosion started to Nearside rear door shut/sill area

Corrosion started to both rear inner sills

Exhaust condition

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

Play in Nearside track rod end

Play in pannard rod mounting swivel

Play in steering drop arm swivel

Pass 18 Feb 2016 141,718 miles

Nearside front flexi hose slightly chafed

Various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2015 141,718 miles

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

Nearside front flexi brake hose chafed

Various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 134,387 miles

Both track rod end rubbers insecure, but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Handbrake travel

Power steering fluid around pipe to radiator, not leaking at time of test

Rear number plate delaminating

Slight play both rear anti roll bar centre bushes

Fail 22 Nov 2013 134,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both track rod end rubbers insecure, but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Handbrake travel

Power steering fluid around pipe to radiator, not leaking at time of test

Rear number plate delaminating

Slight play both rear anti roll bar centre bushes

Slight play offside front anti roll bar centre bush

Pass 15 Dec 2012 131,879 miles

rear exhaust has a leak from joint

Fail 11 Dec 2012 131,845 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust has a leak from joint

Pass 15 Dec 2011 128,460 miles

both cv gaiters deteriorating

oxygen sensor wiring damaged

screen damage on limit

steering damper weeping

Pass 22 Sep 2009 128,201 miles

Offside mirror slghtly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 118,908 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,639 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 94,624 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R295 ULE is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R295 ULE, 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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R295 ULE is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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