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R54 EGN

1998 Chrysler Jeep

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,231 mi
Last recorded125,231 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep105,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 EGN
MakeChrysler
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 125,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced roof (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn & split

Offside Front roof corroded

Offside Rear bump stop missing & chassis corroded

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

tow bar socket loose

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,758 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside rear bump stop corroded and missing

towbar electric socket insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2019 122,757 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside rear bump stop corroded and missing

towbar electric socket insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2018 120,466 miles

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

corrosion on sills

Fail 16 Jul 2018 120,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on sills

Pass 28 Jun 2017 115,117 miles

headlight reflectors discoloured

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,532 miles

corrosion on headlight reflectors

exhaust mountings adrift

offside front tyre wearing low

rear tyres perished

slight leak on power steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,871 miles

headlight reflectors deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2015 109,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight reflectors deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,529 miles

headlight reflectors discoloured

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,404 miles

corrosion on rear leaf springs

headlight reflectors discoloured

Fail 17 Jul 2013 100,250 miles

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

corrosion on rear leaf springs

headlight reflectors discoloured

interior mirror missing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,871 miles

corrosion on rear chassis

headlight reflectors discoloured

indicators do not cancel

nearside front tyre wearing low

wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,586 miles

headlight reflectors discoloured

Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,398 miles

wear in offside front drive shaft joint

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,063 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 88,063 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,528 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

discolouration on headlight reflectors

exhaust corroded and slight leak

Pass 14 Jul 2007 78,650 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 78,650 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 70,000 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 70,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

air bag warning on

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep?

Based on 2,018 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
3,877
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
fog lamp not working 33
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R54 EGN is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,585 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R54 EGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R54 EGN registered?

R54 EGN is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R54 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 EGN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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