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R299 YVP

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,892 mi
Last recorded123,892 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 YVP
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 123,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 120,729 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 120,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 116,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Couldn't remove the key from the ignition to check the operation of the steering lock.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front position lamp lense broken.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside indicator side repeater lamp full of water.

Rear wiper blade needs changing.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 116,780 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Couldn't remove the key from the ignition to check the operation of the steering lock.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front position lamp lense broken.

Offside indicator side repeater lamp full of water.

Rear wiper blade needs changing.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,692 miles

Exhaust heatshield (on body) coming adrift.

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Side step supports corroded.

Some corrosion of all rigid metal brake pipes, no deep pitting visible.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 111,672 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust heatshield (on body) coming adrift.

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Side step supports corroded.

Some corrosion of all rigid metal brake pipes, no deep pitting visible.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 107,896 miles

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

One section of centre brake light not working.

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

Slight damage to nearside rear light unit and offside front indicator lens.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 107,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

One section of centre brake light not working.

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

Slight damage to nearside rear light unit and offside front indicator lens.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 102,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 102,375 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,465 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 95,465 miles

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

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 93,028 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 87,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some play front panhard rod offside mounting point.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 87,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 79,089 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R299 YVP is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R299 YVP, 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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R299 YVP is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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