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Jeep Cherokee Orvis TD

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T166 YALMOT history

T166 YAL is a black diesel Jeep Cherokee Orvis TD first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,704 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 YAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Orvis TD
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 YAL was last recorded at 132,704 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,704 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,704 miles
  • 2025 – 131,650 miles
  • 2024 – 131,557 miles
  • 2023 – 131,556 miles
  • 2022 – 124,104 miles
  • 2021 – 118,595 miles
  • 2020 – 112,932 miles
  • 2019 – 105,714 miles
  • 2018 – 105,714 miles
  • 2017 – 103,714 miles
  • 2016 – 95,776 miles
  • 2015 – 79,459 miles
  • 2014 – 76,821 miles
  • 2013 – 69,913 miles
  • 2012 – 66,357 miles
  • 2011 – 64,512 miles
  • 2010 – 62,963 miles
  • 2009 – 60,903 miles
  • 2008 – 58,746 miles
  • 2007 – 57,542 miles
  • 2006 – 54,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,704 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,704 miles
    Test number
    767715390223
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail132,704 miles (+1,054)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,704 miles
    Test number
    924969457670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass131,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,650 miles
    Test number
    842820539876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,650 miles (+93)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,650 miles
    Test number
    274051578650
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass131,557 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    131,557 miles
    Test number
    736289798371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail131,556 miles (+7,452)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,556 miles
    Test number
    462079824312
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass124,104 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,104 miles
    Test number
    775235533143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake has low effort.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light not working.
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail124,104 miles (+5,509)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,104 miles
    Test number
    505967319445
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake has low effort.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light not working.
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass118,595 miles (+107)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,595 miles
    Test number
    614803011873
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail118,488 miles (+5,556)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,488 miles
    Test number
    736590412304
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass112,932 miles (+7,218)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,932 miles
    Test number
    296553792688
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass105,714 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    975199411150
    • AdvisoryFront Fog Lamps not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Rear Bump Stops missing
    • AdvisoryTwo LEDs not working on high level stop lamp
  13. Fail105,714 miles11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    708434077877
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog Lamps not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Rear Bump Stops missing
    • AdvisoryTwo LEDs not working on high level stop lamp
  14. Fail105,714 miles (+2,000)2 dangerous12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    168291014750
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryFour of the nine led's not working in the high level brake light.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass103,714 miles (+7,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,714 miles
    Test number
    376283118548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass95,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,776 miles
    Test number
    282174297965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail95,776 miles (+16,317)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,776 miles
    Test number
    545607205350
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper fouling wheel (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass79,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,459 miles
    Test number
    409466965199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,459 miles (+2,638)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,459 miles
    Test number
    806523565185
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass76,821 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    956939604221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,913 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,913 miles
    Test number
    488116793160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,357 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    286528492123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,512 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    648046081131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    483344100274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,963 miles (+2,060)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    182545990128
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  26. Pass60,903 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    171008109210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,746 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,746 miles
    Test number
    154383108232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,542 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    133228107289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,717 miles
    Test number
    364097606238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T166 YAL

Does T166 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T166 YAL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T166 YAL?
The MOT on T166 YAL is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T166 YAL done?
T166 YAL was recorded at 132,704 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has T166 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 YAL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T166 YAL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T166 YAL find?
T166 YAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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