Jeep Cherokee Limited A
From 967 MOT tests. 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 the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. 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 51 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 | 51 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 43 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 38 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 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 | 18 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 14 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 14 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 14 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.2% of Cherokee Limited A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 32.2% 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 £167.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 72.9% | 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, 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 |
| 1998 | 75.5% | 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1997 | 72.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1996 | 85.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 Limited As tested had between 85,881 and 133,681 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 111,871 median miles, the Cherokee Limited A has 0.023 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 Limited A MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee Limited A has a 74.8% MOT pass rate based on 967 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Limited A?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee Limited A 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 51 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee Limited A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee Limited A is 111,871 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 85,881 and 133,681 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee Limited A?
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 74.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £167 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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