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V218 JKJ

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

120,586 mi
Last recorded120,586 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A98,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 JKJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 120,586 miles

Airbag system warning light illuminated.

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

Drivers door mirror glass heavely tinted.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 120,591 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Airbag system warning light illuminated.

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

Drivers door mirror glass heavely tinted.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 119,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust slightly rusty rear box

Fail 15 Dec 2011 119,755 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 117,769 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 117,768 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 108,595 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 108,547 miles

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

exhaust becoming poor and slight leak on manifold

Fail 5 Aug 2009 108,222 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust becoming poor and slight leak on manifold

front and rear brakes poor

Fail 18 Aug 2008 101,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 101,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 90,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 90,160 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both n/s lower and upper joints

Pass 14 Aug 2006 78,848 miles

as previously advised

Fail 11 Aug 2006 78,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

high level brake light has a bulb not working

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A?

Based on 14,498 MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,166
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 759
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 697
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 528
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V218 JKJ is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 98,632 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 Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V218 JKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V218 JKJ is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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