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R356 CBM

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,298 mi
Last recorded137,298 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 CBM
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 137,298 miles

Due to design can not check all of brake pad material. What i can see looks to be nearly 1.5mm

Due to transmission design difficult to spin wheels and check wheel bearings

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

Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Difficult to check level of corrosion due to design. Has coil, spring type protector over pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread oute shoulder and remainder low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Sill corroded at front and rear. Car has substantial chassis

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres badly perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 137,298 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Due to design can not check all of brake pad material. What i can see looks to be nearly 1.5mm

Due to transmission design difficult to spin wheels and check wheel bearings

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

Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Difficult to check level of corrosion due to design. Has coil, spring type protector over pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread oute shoulder and remainder low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Sill corroded at front and rear. Car has substantial chassis

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres badly perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 133,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tailgate struts do not work

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 133,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tailgate struts do not work

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 13,080 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake discs corrroded in patches as if vehicle been standing

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

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

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak front differential

Rear brake discs worn

Tailgate struts dont work

Vents connecting sides of front brake disc faces badly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust poor fit and condition corroded and holed

Nearside front tyre no tread outer shoulder, seems thin may be close to cords

Fail 29 Apr 2014 130,717 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

All rear suspension corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake discs corrroded in patches as if vehicle been standing

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

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

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak front differential

Rear brake discs worn

Tailgate struts dont work

Vents connecting sides of front brake disc faces badly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust poor fit and condition corroded and holed

Nearside front tyre no tread outer shoulder, seems thin may be close to cords

Pass 9 Oct 2012 125,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside sill has heavily corroded area in approximately the middle.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill corroded in approx the middle

Fail 8 Oct 2012 125,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside sill has heavily corroded area in approximately the middle.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill corroded in approx the middle

Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,928 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 115,928 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,125 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 105,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 100,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 94,697 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2006 94,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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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R356 CBM 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 62.5%.

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 R356 CBM, 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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R356 CBM is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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