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R55 TWD

1998 Chrysler Jeep

Purple Petrol 3301cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,992 mi
Last recorded126,992 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep105,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 TWD
MakeChrysler
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,301cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 126,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 126,764 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 126,746 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 126,614 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 126,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 126,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 124,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,439 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 122,369 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,748 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,640 miles

Oil leak Minor Oil Leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,344 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort foot (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort foot (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,012 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 100,732 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,732 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 96,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 87,105 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep?

Based on 2,018 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
3,877
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
fog lamp not working 33
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R55 TWD is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep in Purple with a 3,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R55 TWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R55 TWD registered?

R55 TWD is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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