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R427 JGP

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

202,234 mi
Last recorded202,234 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 JGP
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 202,234 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 202,234 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 198,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 191,829 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 191,829 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 189,916 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 189,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle space saver fitted (5.2.3 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 185,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 185,974 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 183,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 182,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear leaf springs weak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 181,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 181,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket ? (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 179,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage both (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 179,571 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brake bind (3.7.A.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint axel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage both (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 176,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 176,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 170,217 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 163,906 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 156,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 156,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 150,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 141,845 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 132,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 125,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 104,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 93,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,590 miles

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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R427 JGP is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R427 JGP, 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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R427 JGP is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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