Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
From 432 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded and a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 21 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 21 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 20 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 15 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 12 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 11 |
| a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | 10 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 10 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 24.4% of Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 8.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £118.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 67.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a shock absorber bush excessively worn |
| 2002 | 70.2% | a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cherokee 3.7 Limited Autos tested had between 89,108 and 115,085 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 98,293 median miles, the Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto has a 69.4% MOT pass rate based on 432 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is 98,293 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 89,108 and 115,085 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £118 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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