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R658 MBF

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,346 mi
Last recorded87,346 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 MBF
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,184 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2013 81,505 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advice o/s door mirror has slight crack

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,364 miles

Front bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,164 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 53,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,829 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2006 48,787 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front 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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R658 MBF is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R658 MBF, 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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R658 MBF is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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