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R689 SWR

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,300 mi
Last recorded130,300 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 SWR
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2016 130,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance, shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, anchor mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 125,855 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 122,809 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 122,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 119,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 118,922 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

off side rear tyre measures 1.6mm

Pass 23 Jun 2012 112,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 112,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 107,781 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 103,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,705 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Jul 2009 97,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,907 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 92,907 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 87,238 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 87,238 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,162 miles

dampness around steering box and steering damper

Pass 30 Jun 2005 76,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R689 SWR is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R689 SWR, 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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R689 SWR is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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