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T964 SFE

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,436 mi
Last recorded135,436 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto95,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT964 SFE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Auto
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 135,436 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 134,123 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 134,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 131,448 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

tow bar electric bracket heavily corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 129,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 30 Mar 2022 129,868 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 8 Feb 2021 127,692 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,934 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 123,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tow bar corroded but sercure

Pass 4 Jan 2018 120,425 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Chrome reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Other corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail

Some corrosion in power steering pipes

Some corrosion in tow bar,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,170 miles

Corrosion in underside of vehicle including front subframe,but not excessive enough to fail

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door (8.1.2a)

Oil leaking from rear diff seal

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle very noisey

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 118,126 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Chrome reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear axle noisey

Rear diff seal leaking oil

Some other corrosion in underside of vehicle ,but not excessive enough to fail

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear on joint (7.1.2)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Drivers door (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,375 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 111,180 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

slight play in nearside rear hub

some corrosion in rear metal brake pipes

Fail 20 Dec 2012 109,686 miles

10% unbalance in front brakes

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight unevenes in rear brake aplication

some play in nearside rear stub axle (hub).

Pass 20 Dec 2012 109,686 miles

10% unbalance in front brakes

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight unevenes in rear brake aplication

some play in nearside rear stub axle (hub).

Pass 22 Dec 2011 107,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 107,341 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 105,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers wiper split on ends

Pass 4 Jan 2011 105,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

drivers wiper split on ends

Pass 19 Nov 2009 101,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 94,143 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 91,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,521 miles

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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T964 SFE is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto in Purple 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 T964 SFE, 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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T964 SFE is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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