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S122 BKO

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,193 mi
Last recorded153,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A98,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 BKO
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 153,193 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes coated in undersealer

Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,623 miles

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

Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 148,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Emissions not tested engine misfire at required test rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and offside front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened and offside rear rear axle moved to nearside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brakes binding unable to check wheel bearings

both rear shock absorber rams worn/ play

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 24 Sep 2019 148,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested leak at offside front brake caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 148,567 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 148,425 miles

brake pipes under sealed

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 148,341 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all 4 brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 11 Nov 2014 148,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front brake pipes and rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 12 Nov 2013 148,062 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 148,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 147,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 145,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

diff oil leak

oil leak at transfer box

various sections of brake pipes have slight corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 137,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 126,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 114,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 98,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 84,149 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 84,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,758 miles

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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S122 BKO is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 S122 BKO, 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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S122 BKO is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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