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R350 KNJ

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,363 mi
Last recorded205,363 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 KNJ
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 205,363 miles

centre exhaust rusty and slight leak

front and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front and rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

rear wiper blade starting to split

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 202,757 miles

centre exhaust rusty and slight leak

front and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front and rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 197,339 miles

centre exhaust rusty and slight leak

front and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front and rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brake pads over half worn

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 191,345 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 191,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 185,831 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and outer skin coming off

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Oct 2012 185,831 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded and outer skin coming off

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2011 170,289 miles

both rear shock absorbers mounting bushes starting to crack/ wear

exhaust starting to rust

front and rear suspension bushes starting to perish

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

offside front foglamp broken

power steering slightly damp- no leak

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 14 Dec 2010 151,748 miles

check front inner brake pads

emissions first test failed

exhaust starting to rust

front and rear antiroll bar bushes slight movement

front suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

power steering slightly damp- no leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear shock absorbers mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear suspension springs bsuhes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 8 Dec 2009 132,983 miles

Both front anti roll bar link arm rubber bushes slightly perished

Both rear shock absorbers lower rubber bushes are perished

Slight oil leak

Slight play on both front anti roll bar rubber bushes

Fail 8 Dec 2009 132,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front anti roll bar link arm rubber bushes slightly perished

Both rear shock absorbers lower rubber bushes are perished

Slight oil leak

Slight play on both front anti roll bar rubber bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 116,014 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads very low. Strongly advise replacement.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs in poor condition. Advise replacement.

Slight play in front anti roll bar to body bushes.

Slight play in front suspension panhard rod ball joint.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 100,525 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Foot brake travel long.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs sagging. Advise replacement.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension upper and lower ball joints.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 88,193 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Front anti roll bar to body bushes worn.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Slight play in nearside rear damper lower bush.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 78,519 miles

exhaust centre box starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

rear exhaust tailpipe/retaining bracket rusty and in poor condition

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2005 78,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust box starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

rear exhaust tailpipe/retaining bracket rusty and in poor condition

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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R350 KNJ is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R350 KNJ, 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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R350 KNJ is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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