Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999)
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee passes its MOT first time in only 68.3% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 33.3% have recorded dangerous defects at some point—making this a model that demands careful pre-purchase inspection and a full MOT history check. At nearly 101,000 miles on average, these are high-mileage vehicles, yet they still rack up 4.3 failures per test, suggesting age-related wear is catching up fast.
Advisories average 25.6 per vehicle, indicating widespread minor issues across these aging Cherokees rather than one critical problem. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist, check the full MOT history for patterns in what's failing, and budget for near-term maintenance—this isn't a reliable daily driver without proper upkeep.
What to check before buying a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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.
- ⚠️ 33.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (75%) | 76 | 68.1% | 4.46 |
| Diesel (14%) | 14 | 69.3% | 3.14 |
| LPG (12%) | 12 | 68.7% | 4.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Grand Cherokee vehicles fall between 81,203 and 112,939 miles.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
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