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S381 SNG

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Purple Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,885 mi
Last recorded141,885 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A98,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 SNG
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 141,885 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 134,091 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 130,631 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 124,112 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear propshaft worn

Fail 21 Jan 2013 124,112 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear propshaft worn

Pass 8 Oct 2011 109,965 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 109,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,301 miles

bolt used in nearside front caliper different from original

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

inner sills heavily corroded in places

offside outer sill corroded and weak

radiator support heavily corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipe due to steel coating

Fail 4 Aug 2010 101,932 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

bolt used in nearside front caliper different from original

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

inner sills heavily corroded in places

offside outer sill corroded and weak

radiator support heavily corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipe due to steel coating

Pass 24 Aug 2009 97,230 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 97,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 93,792 miles

hanbrake needs attention/ rear u/j in propshaft worn/ rear anti roll bar bushes worn/ brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2006 93,782 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

HANBRAKE PERFORMANCE NEEDS ATTENTION/ REAR U/J IN REAR PROPSHAFT WORN/ MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES/ FRONT DISCS WORN/ BRAKE PIPES WORN

Pass 27 Jul 2005 83,720 miles

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

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

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

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

rear handbrake shoes require replacement

Fail 25 Jul 2005 83,720 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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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S381 SNG is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Purple with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S381 SNG, 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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S381 SNG is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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