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R526 NMR

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,782 mi
Last recorded136,782 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 NMR
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 136,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 135,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 133,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 133,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Balljoint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,772 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 131,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 128,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 124,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 124,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,929 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 119,929 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 114,110 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 109,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 97,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,061 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 92,081 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,832 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 87,832 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,327 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 84,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2007 80,059 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R526 NMR is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R526 NMR, 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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R526 NMR is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R526 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 NMR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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