Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A car check
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A reliable? We analysed 14,498 real MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include constant velocity joint gaiter split, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,813 | 69.4% | 76,733 | 98,632 | 120,544 |
| 1998 | 11,264 | 68.5% | 82,707 | 102,764 | 124,858 |
| 1997 | 394 | 70.3% | 87,732 | 105,299 | 126,195 |
How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A Last?
Based on 1,399 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.3% MOT pass rate from 394 tests
68.5% MOT pass rate from 11,264 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is 1997, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.3% across 394 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A THIS CAR | 68.7% | 14,498 | 101,935 mi | 28 yrs |
| Jeep Renegade | 82.4% | 216,942 | 45,731 mi | 11 yrs |
| Jeep Cherokee | 79.5% | 73,214 | 61,010 mi | 27 yrs |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 82.8% | 71,740 | 59,138 mi | 27 yrs |
| Kawasaki EX500-D7 | 82.1% | 4,825 | 17,478 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.7% across 14,498 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A are constant velocity joint gaiter split (1,166 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (759), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (697). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A owner drives around 4,712 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.