Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto
From 534 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 sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, 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, caused 34 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 sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 34 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 26 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 24 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 22 |
| 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 | 22 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 17 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 17 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.8% of Cherokee Crd Sport Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 34.3% 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 £164.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 59.4% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 71.8% | 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, warning device shows system malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cherokee Crd Sport Autos tested had between 93,806 and 132,693 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 111,119 median miles, the Cherokee Crd Sport 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 Crd Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto has a 65.9% MOT pass rate based on 534 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto is 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, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto is 111,119 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 93,806 and 132,693 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee Crd Sport 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 65.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £164 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 34.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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