Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td (1999)
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.
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.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| 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.
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.
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 thinning — 26% of 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Tds are still active.
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.
* 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.
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