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Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td (1999)

200 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.8% first-time pass rate

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td

CarHunch analysed 200 real MOT records for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
75.8%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
24%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
3.07
Over 11.7 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
102k
Middle half: 84k–120k
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These stats describe 200 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td

Based on MOT data from 200 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (97%) 194 75.8% 3.08

Colour Breakdown

Based on 409 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 28.1%
115
Purple 23.2%
95
Black 14.9%
61
Silver 12.2%
50
Red 12%
49
Grey 4.9%
20
Blue 4.6%
19

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

101,934
typical
84,246
low mileage
119,694
high mileage

Half of all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td vehicles fall between 84,246 and 119,694 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 84,246 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
84,246–119,694 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Tds sit.
Over 161,586 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 26% of 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Tds are still active.

Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).

88 23 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.07
Avg failures per vehicle
17.2
Avg advisories per vehicle
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