1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A 2.5L Diesel · R198 DUH
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 93,061 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ORVIS A
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R198 DUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 93,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R198 DUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A (R198 DUH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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 (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R198 DUH Mileage History
- 05/10/202287,556 mi
- 02/10/202389,543 mi+1,987 mi
- 05/10/202389,568 mi+25 mi
- 12/10/202491,502 mi+1,934 mi
- 09/10/202593,061 mi+1,559 mi
Average of roughly 1,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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