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R301 RSM

1997 Chrysler-jeep Jeep

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,505 mi
Last recorded95,505 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Jeep100,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 RSM
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelJeep
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,505 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror glass cracked

radiator core corroded and missing in parts vehicle overheating slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2012 95,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror glass cracked

radiator core corroded and missing in parts vehicle overheating slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,915 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front wipers torn

nsf mirror cracked

Fail 30 May 2011 91,712 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Oil leak

nsf mirror cracked

nsf wiper torn

osf wiper torn

osr tyre split on side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,309 miles

Coolant leak

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)

both rear shafts slight end float

nsr seat belt slightley frayed

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 82,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 30 May 2008 77,087 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 71,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2007 71,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 65,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front outer universal joints excessive movement

handbrake lever travel

offside door mirrror

Fail 22 May 2006 65,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

handbrake lever travel

nearside front outer halfshaft universal joint slight play

offside front outer halfshaft universal joint excessive movement

slight play on offside door mirror

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Jeep?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,111
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
position lamp(s) not working 45
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Registration plate lamp not working 36
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R301 RSM is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Jeep in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler-jeep Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,610 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 Jeep fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R301 RSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R301 RSM is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Jeep, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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