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T229 BUA

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,139 mi
Last recorded103,139 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td104,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 BUA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Td
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,139 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 9 Nov 2011 103,139 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 100,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 100,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 100,100 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

advise front discs corroded

advise near side front shocker damp

advise near side leaf spring clamps slide up and down spring

advise oil leak all over engine?

advise play in off side front inner track rod end

advise rear reg plate slightly faded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,264 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 97,257 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,875 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 91,452 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,422 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td?

Based on 5,132 MOT tests across 398 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
Headlamp aim too low 120
Registration plate lamp not working 84
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T229 BUA is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 104,556 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 Td fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T229 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T229 BUA is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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