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FBC 494T

1979 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,730 mi
Last recorded90,730 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 494T
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 90,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Feb 2011 90,730 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,702 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 89,688 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 88,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,427 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 84,760 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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FBC 494T is a 1979 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBC 494T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 47 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBC 494T registered?

FBC 494T is a 1979 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 21 March 1979.

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