1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Petrol · S293 JRU
1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee (4.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 149,134 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER JEEP CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S293 JRU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/06/2026
- 149,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S293 JRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee (S293 JRU) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
S293 JRU Mileage History
- 12/05/200686,404 mi
- 12/05/200686,404 mi
- 24/05/200790,261 mi+3,857 mi
- 27/05/200896,384 mi+6,123 mi
- 29/05/200896,384 mi
- 03/06/2009103,506 mi+7,122 mi
- 05/06/2009103,506 mi
- 09/06/2010111,825 mi+8,319 mi
- 09/06/2010111,825 mi
- 07/06/2011120,578 mi+8,753 mi
- 02/07/2011120,816 mi+238 mi
- 11/06/2012130,454 mi+9,638 mi
- 13/06/2012130,405 mi-49 mi
- 25/06/2013142,579 mi+12,174 mi
- 26/06/2013142,579 mi
- 23/06/2026149,134 mi+6,555 mi
Average of roughly 3,119 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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