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S42 CJW

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 CJW
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 140,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 140,797 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 140,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 133,729 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 133,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads low approx 2mm?

front roll bar main bushes worn-advise replacement

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover corroding

rear brake pads approx 2mm?and rear discs corroding on edges/advise rear discs and pads replaced

slight oil weep from steering damper

Pass 14 Dec 2005 116,868 miles

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

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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S42 CJW is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S42 CJW, 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 S42 CJW registered?

S42 CJW is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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