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R598 VLM

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,760 mi
Last recorded103,760 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 VLM
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,760 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,047 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,693 miles

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

power steering box leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,965 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 96,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,066 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 93,047 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front catalyst box rattle

rear brake disc slight pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 87,645 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 87,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 76,804 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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R598 VLM is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R598 VLM, 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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What year was R598 VLM registered?

R598 VLM is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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