Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport
From 405 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. 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 24 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 | 24 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 20 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 20 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 19 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 18 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 15 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 13 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 13 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 12 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.1% of Cherokee Crd Sport failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 30.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £197.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 64.8% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cherokee Crd Sports tested had between 96,418 and 143,571 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 113,088 median miles, the Cherokee Crd Sport has 0.03 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 Crd Sport MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport has a 66.2% MOT pass rate based on 405 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport 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 24 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport is 113,088 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 96,418 and 143,571 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee Crd Sport?
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 66.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £197 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 46.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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