Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td (1999)
1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td
CarHunch analysed 200 real MOT records for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis TD is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 71.3% against the national 80%—and a concerning 24% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which puts it firmly in the buyer's warning category. The diesel variant makes up nearly all the sample and performs no better, at 71.5%, so fuel type isn't the issue here.
At around 102,000 miles median mileage these are genuinely well-used examples, yet the real story lies in the failure pattern: an average of 3.06 failures and 17.2 advisories per test tell you this is a vehicle that doesn't just fail occasionally—it tends to accumulate multiple defects each time it's tested. If you're seriously considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, braking, and fluid leaks, then budget for remedial work before committing.
What to check before buying a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 194 | 71.5% | 3.08 |
| Petrol (3%) | 6 | 63.7% | 2.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td vehicles fall between 84,246 and 119,694 miles.
1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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