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T538 RGA

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,732 mi
Last recorded123,732 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td104,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 RGA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Td
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 123,732 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rusty rear brake pipes

rusty upper mounts on front shocks

Pass 6 Sep 2013 116,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp brocken

Slight engine oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 116,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp brocken

Slight engine oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 99,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamps corroded

offside front fog lamp broken

rear view mirror missing

Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamps corroded

offside front fog lamp broken

rear view mirror missing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,819 miles

advise new brake shoes been fitted to o/s n/s rear

advise new main brake pipe been fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2012 95,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,122 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded advise to replace

advise slight corrosion to parts of main and o/s n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,076 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 79,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,111 miles

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

Front tyre size different fron rear

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 73,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Front tyre size different fron rear

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,979 miles

oil leak at turbo and oil filter area

Fail 18 Oct 2007 64,979 miles

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

oil leak at turbo and oil filter area

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,329 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 57,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 44,700 miles

Light corrosion on metal brake pipes

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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T538 RGA is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T538 RGA, 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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T538 RGA is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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