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R514 NMR

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,552 mi
Last recorded216,552 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee107,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 NMR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 216,552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 207,884 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front panhard rod o/s ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 207,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front panhard rod o/s ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 207,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 197,812 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 197,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 186,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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)

Pass 21 May 2015 174,601 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 160,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 159,779 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 155,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 149,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2012 149,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 142,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 138,038 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 138,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 May 2008 131,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 127,450 miles

Steering feels notchy

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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R514 NMR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 107,300 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 Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R514 NMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R514 NMR registered?

R514 NMR is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R514 NMR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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