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N771 NGT

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,043 mi
Last recorded120,043 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee118,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 NGT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 120,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

rear discs pitted

slight play in stearing box

Fail 15 Nov 2010 120,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

rear discs pitted

slight play in stearing box

Pass 29 Oct 2009 116,333 miles

cat baffles gone/rattling

front dif oil seal leaking

o/s/r trailing arm outer metal bush casing corroded

rear axle oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 113,337 miles

rear axle seal leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2007 109,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 109,246 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 99,606 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 99,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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N771 NGT is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 118,879 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 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N771 NGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N771 NGT is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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