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R773 NGT

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,819 mi
Last recorded84,819 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 NGT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2012 84,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all suspension bushes slight cracked and perrished

catalyst loose within housing

centre sliencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

some lift in both offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,819 miles

all suspension bushes slight cracked and perrished

catalyst loose within housing

centre sliencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

some lift in both offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,665 miles

EXHAUST CATALYST LOOSE IN HOUSING

EXHAUST MAIN SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH UPPER & LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,696 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

EXHAUST MAIN SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE & PARKING BRAKES

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH UPPER & LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,455 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES DETERIOATED

LOWER REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES DETERIOATED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH UPPER & LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES

Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,745 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES BADLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES & DROP LINK BUSHES BADLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

SOME LIFT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 78,745 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES BADLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES & DROP LINK BUSHES BADLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

SOME LIFT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 77,698 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 77,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING

DAMAGE ON WINDSCREEN IN SWEPT AREA NOT 40MM YET

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL OUTER RIM DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 77,154 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 77,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust assembly slightly insecure †rear road springs very corroded

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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R773 NGT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R773 NGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R773 NGT registered?

R773 NGT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R773 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 NGT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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