1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Petrol · R427 BDC
1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee (4.0L, petrol). First registered 30/04/1998. Recorded mileage 129,902 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER JEEP CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3960cc
R427 BDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 129,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R427 BDC Mileage History
- 09/05/2024123,424 mi
- 09/05/2024123,424 mi
- 02/07/2025125,827 mi+2,403 mi
- 08/07/2025125,866 mi+39 mi
- 11/07/2026129,902 mi+4,036 mi
Average of roughly 2,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R427 BDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee (R427 BDC) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low *Adjuster siezed (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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