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S30 HFS

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,549 mi
Last recorded128,549 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto95,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 HFS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 128,549 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 125,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,825 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 122,814 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn piers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2021 122,581 miles

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

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

fuel filler pipe heat shield corroded

rear fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,454 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust corroded and centre bracket rotted through

front drop links perished

fuel hose filler pipes cover corroded

vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer rusted

nearside rear hose cover plate corroded and loose

vehicles underside has age related corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2019 122,015 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer rusted

nearside rear hose cover plate corroded and loose

slight play offside half shaft bearing

vehicles underside has age related corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,942 miles

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

Front 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))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 121,935 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 119,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 119,214 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,399 miles

n/s front tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 113,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near side front tyre slight wear

Pass 24 Nov 2012 110,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,723 miles

Corrosion on under side of vehicle.

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate becoming disfigured.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 100,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 92,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 88,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 86,782 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 1 May 2007 86,782 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 75,981 miles

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

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

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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S30 HFS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S30 HFS, 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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S30 HFS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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