CarVerify

Free Car Check

T476 JRJ

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,394 mi
Last recorded189,394 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto95,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT476 JRJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Auto
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
View full Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 189,394 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 189,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding after park application (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 189,394 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 180,935 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 180,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Towbar assembly inappropriately modified (6.6.7)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 162,810 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 162,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 145,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 130,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 130,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 113,912 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 113,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 112,839 miles

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

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

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
Full Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T476 JRJ is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T476 JRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T476 JRJ?

You can check the full history of T476 JRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T476 JRJ registered?

T476 JRJ is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T476 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T476 JRJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T476 JRJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T476 JRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.