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T297 LVW

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,853 mi
Last recorded173,853 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td104,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 LVW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Td
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 173,853 miles

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

Fuel filter loose

Nearside front axle seal leaking/damp

Nearside front fog light missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front fog light damaged

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

Steering box damp

Vehicle structure corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 173,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/75 R15 105 S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filter loose

Nearside front axle seal leaking/damp

Nearside front fog light missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front fog light damaged

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

Steering box damp

Vehicle structure corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,076 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension arms appear to have been in contact with tyres previously

Nearside Front Foglamp missing

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyres wearing unevenly

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 177,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring hanger/mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring hanger/mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring hanger/mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Evidence of front tyres fouling suspension on full lock

Fuel filter loose, hoses fouling

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front fog light missing

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyres worn unevenly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 170,211 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front upper spring mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 168,853 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides top suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 166,771 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 168,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 167,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 161,382 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 159,931 miles

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear sills outer slight surface corrossion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 158,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 153,775 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 149,041 miles

Engine oil leak

Front anti roll bar bushes have play

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

Os side step insecure

Osr handbrake cable damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 149,041 miles

Engine oil leak

Front anti roll bar bushes have play

Os side step insecure

Osr handbrake cable damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 147,140 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 143,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 21 Nov 2011 139,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010
Fail 4 Nov 2010

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

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 133,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 129,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,813 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 122,177 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 122,177 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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T297 LVW is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T297 LVW, 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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T297 LVW is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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