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S161 BKO

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,536 mi
Last recorded109,536 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto95,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 BKO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Auto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 109,536 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 109,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 107,741 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,584 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 103,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on axle securing bolt loose resulting in movement of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from the steering box the pinch bolt is loose resulting in a lot of movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,602 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 101,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 99,244 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 99,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,494 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 96,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 88,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

osf dust cap missing,home made exhaust bracket to rear

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,385 miles

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

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

osf dust cap missing,home made exhaust bracket to rear

Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,571 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto?

Based on 9,184 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 473
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 360
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 176
Registration plate lamp not working 163
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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S161 BKO is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 95,716 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 Cherokee Orvis Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S161 BKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S161 BKO is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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