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YGT 324W

1981 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,407 mi
Last recorded36,407 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGT 324W
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 36,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wire bound (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sills and wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 34,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wire bound (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 34,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wire bound (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 32,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wire bound (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 30,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wire bound (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 29,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 26,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills have corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 24,057 miles

outer sills have corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 20,625 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint has play

both outer sills have corrosion

Pass 23 May 2017 17,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills have corrosion

corrosion close to centre body mountings

Pass 6 May 2016 14,908 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 13,004 miles

Oil leak

both rear body mounts corroded( soon need attention)

front anti-roll bar bushes slight play

front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2014 11,000 miles

brake pipes wire bound

rear body mounts deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2013 9,169 miles

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes spring covered difficult to inspect

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in bush

offside outer door sill slight corrosion

slight power steering oil leak

windscreen marked by wiper

Pass 12 May 2012 6,781 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in bush

offside front lower ball joint slight play

slight power steering leak

windscreen marked by wiper

Fail 12 May 2012 6,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in bush

offside front lower ball joint slight play

slight power steering leak

windscreen marked by wiper

Pass 14 May 2011 3,935 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 17 Feb 2010 1,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front outer u/js slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 87,299 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,582 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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YGT 324W is a 1981 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YGT 324W, 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 45 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YGT 324W is a 1981 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 5 May 1981.

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