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R688 EPU

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,075 mi
Last recorded108,075 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 EPU
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 108,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,398 miles

all metal brake pipes covered

both door steps rusting

both front wiper blades wearing

condensation in n/s/f head lamp(poor dip patten)

ext. system getting rusty in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on all discs

lower part of rad. covered in oil

n/s/f head lamp ect. loose on mountings

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f head light reflector dulling

o/s/f seat covering wearing

slight damage to rear number plate

surface nrust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 14 Sep 2010 101,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all metal brake pipes covered

both door steps rusting

both front wiper blades wearing

condensation in n/s/f head lamp(poor dip patten)

ext. system getting rusty in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on all discs

lower part of rad. covered in oil

n/s/f head lamp ect. loose on mountings

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f head light reflector dulling

o/s/f seat covering wearing

slight damage to rear number plate

surface nrust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 101,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 100,567 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 100,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 97,078 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 97,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside running board missing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,448 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R688 EPU is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R688 EPU, 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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R688 EPU is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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