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B7 BSJ

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,777 mi
Last recorded54,777 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BSJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 54,777 miles

Lower treated in underseal

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,646 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,594 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 51,402 miles

c v boots slight leak

Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,968 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,117 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 50,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,471 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,280 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to a b s unite (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,614 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 45,612 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,959 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 42,955 miles

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

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

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

Auxiliary belt cracking

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,789 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,788 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,207 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,720 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,040 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,191 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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B7 BSJ is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 102,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B7 BSJ, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B7 BSJ is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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