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N769 MGC

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,536 mi
Last recorded120,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN769 MGC
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 120,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,813 miles

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

slight play in front steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Jan 2024 113,821 miles

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

Play in front steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Jan 2023 111,126 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 108,929 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,279 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,797 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 104,528 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 104,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper slighlty damage

unable to see the front brake pads

Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty

rear bumper slightly damage

Fail 2 Nov 2015 102,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty

rear bumper slightly damage

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,850 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

centre exhaust clamp missing,but system secure.

Pass 30 May 2013 99,458 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

center exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 29 May 2013 99,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

center exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

no spare tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2011 90,879 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

no spare tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,664 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,896 miles

play in top and bottom ball joints nearside front . nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 22 Jul 2009 85,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

play in top and bottom ball joints nearside front . nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,201 miles

lift in top and bottom joints nearside front . play in drop arm joint . nearside front tyre tread low . offside rear tyre tread very low

Fail 26 Mar 2008 82,201 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lift in top and bottom joints nearside front . play in drop arm joint . nearside front tyre tread low . offside rear tyre tread very low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,014 miles

leak from steering box †lift in nearside front top abottom ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N769 MGC is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 106,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N769 MGC, 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 30 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N769 MGC is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 11 May 1996.

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