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N770 MGC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,568 mi
Last recorded75,568 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 MGC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,568 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 74,490 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,483 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 70,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 71,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,370 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,149 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2017 68,135 miles

a,r,b link bushes poor

headlamps in poor condition

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 68,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

a,r,b link bushes poor

headlamps in poor condition

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,878 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r floor corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 66,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to floor & around n/s/r spring mount

front to rear brake pipes poorly routed/secured

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,899 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,563 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 51,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,820 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A?

Based on 4,493 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
3,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 143
Stop lamp not working 140
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N770 MGC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N770 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N770 MGC?

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What year was N770 MGC registered?

N770 MGC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N770 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N770 MGC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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