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S196 ETV

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,745 mi
Last recorded114,745 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A98,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 ETV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 114,745 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 114,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 111,972 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r shock casing insecure

Pass 11 May 2009 105,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

slight corrosion; front & rear anti roll bars, rear axle

Pass 12 May 2008 95,890 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear exhaust held up with wire

Fail 14 May 2007 92,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 92,104 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 85,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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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S196 ETV is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S196 ETV, 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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What year was S196 ETV registered?

S196 ETV is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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