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R623 RPY

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,603 mi
Last recorded111,603 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 RPY
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 111,603 miles

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

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 110,010 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished on side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 110,008 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished on side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 108,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 94,007 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 91,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,363 miles

child seat fitted

f ujs have rust coming out of them

petrol cap is temporary type

rear spring bushes require attention

Fail 8 May 2013 67,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

f pads and discs condition

r leaf spring condition

Pass 8 May 2013 67,710 miles

f pads and discs condition

r leaf spring condition

Pass 17 May 2012 54,284 miles

pads and discs wearing

slight exhaust leak

slight play in drop arm track rod end

Pass 21 May 2011 46,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,113 miles

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

offside front wiper blade will need replacing in the near future

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,771 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,232 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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R623 RPY is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R623 RPY, 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 R623 RPY registered?

R623 RPY is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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