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R853 PRS

1998 Chrysler-jeep Jeep

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,142 mi
Last recorded153,142 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Jeep75,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 PRS
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 153,142 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 141,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 141,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2014 129,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 113,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 104,135 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,878 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 96,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 88,901 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 88,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 72,531 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Jeep?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,111
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
position lamp(s) not working 45
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Registration plate lamp not working 36
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R853 PRS is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Jeep in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 75,858 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 Jeep fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R853 PRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R853 PRS registered?

R853 PRS is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Jeep, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R853 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 PRS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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