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L400 RVS

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto95,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 RVS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 115,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from front to rear,one nearest to gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 115,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from front to rear,one nearest to gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 115,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection with flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Leaf spring prescribed area - repair covered in filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion noted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,121 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front sill has a little hole under the underseal

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 113,088 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering linkage between track rod ends insecure. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting defective. Exhaust fouling against osr shock absorber. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,497 miles

Offside Rear Sill Repair Has Been Covered With Body Filler & Unable To See Full Weld

Fail 22 Sep 2022 110,475 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/floor 2x holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor 2x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All on nearside (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive @ rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 105,079 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Outer (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,791 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre brake light has one bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,914 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 97,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn hardy spicer (2.5.C.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated cannot open (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,204 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 96,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2014 93,915 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,155 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,062 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 40,605 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto?

Based on 9,184 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 473
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 360
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 176
Registration plate lamp not working 163
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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L400 RVS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 95,716 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 Orvis Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L400 RVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L400 RVS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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