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R578 JPF

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 JPF
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 96,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 95,510 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear section of exhaust hitting spring

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,180 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both rear wheel archs (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all exhaust rubbers weak rear part of exhaust hitting springs

front flexy hoses just touching chassis on full lock

rear spring bushs poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,651 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 90,651 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,163 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,482 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,295 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,295 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,240 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 72,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,381 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,246 miles

exhaust tail pipe clamp in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,360 miles

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

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

slight leak from p-a-s

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,040 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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R578 JPF is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R578 JPF, 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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R578 JPF is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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