1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A 4.0L Petrol · R12 PJN
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 81,742 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2009. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ORVIS A
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R12 PJN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2008
- 81,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R12 PJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A (R12 PJN) between December 2005 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)”; “Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
R12 PJN Mileage History
- 13/12/200576,896 mi
- 30/11/200677,972 mi+1,076 mi
- 07/12/200677,973 mi+1 mi
- 02/01/200881,742 mi+3,769 mi
Average of roughly 2,360 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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