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R780 NGT

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 NGT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,835 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front unevenly worn tyre wear low.

damage to front registration plate.

slight exhaust blow.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,229 miles

damage to front registration plate.

slight blow from exhaust system.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 106,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 106,241 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak from offside front axle seal

Pass 7 Nov 2008 91,448 miles

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

nearside rear tyre wear low.

power steering reservoir top missing.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

unevenly worn rear tyres.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

surface rust on front inner wing brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,737 miles

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

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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R780 NGT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R780 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 R780 NGT registered?

R780 NGT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R780 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 NGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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