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R441 NPY

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,703 mi
Last recorded136,703 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 NPY
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 136,703 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 136,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 132,728 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered , cannot insect properly (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper ball joint slight lift

Offside headlamp reflector poor condition making beam pattern poor

Underbody very dry , bad surface corrosion outer floor/sills

Fail 12 Aug 2016 132,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered , cannot insect properly (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper ball joint slight lift

Offside headlamp reflector poor condition making beam pattern poor

Underbody very dry , bad surface corrosion outer floor/sills

Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,377 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre cracking

slight exhaust blow

slight play n/s and o/s front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 4 Sep 2014 124,941 miles

Lift in o/s front upper and lower ball joints

O/S headlamp reflector poor condition

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear shocker bushes poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2014 124,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Lift in o/s front upper and lower ball joints

O/S headlamp reflector poor condition

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear shocker bushes poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2014 124,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,120 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 121,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2012 11,101 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,570 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 100,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,657 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 84,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 80,005 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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R441 NPY is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R441 NPY, 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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R441 NPY is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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