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H16 OSO

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,168 mi
Last recorded94,168 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 OSO
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 94,160 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer to exhaust union has a light leak.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in central tread. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,875 miles

front and rear brakes wearing thin

front brakes pipes heavily corroded

offside rear suspension arm corroded and just a pass

parking brake lever travel high

rear shockabsorbers damp

Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,221 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,749 miles

oil leakage

slight play steering and suspension

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,713 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,839 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion forming on components and steel pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,839 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion forming on components and steel pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,693 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 76,693 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,677 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,264 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 57,483 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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H16 OSO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H16 OSO, 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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H16 OSO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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