Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto
From 886 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. 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 48 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 | 48 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 40 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 35 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 31 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 25 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 23 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 18 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 23.7% of Cherokee Limited Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 31.9% 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 £130.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 69.8% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 80.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 1995 | 74.6% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
1 earlier years
| 1994 | 67.1% | 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cherokee Limited Autos tested had between 75,972 and 114,487 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 94,616 median miles, the Cherokee Limited Auto has 0.032 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto has a 69.9% MOT pass rate based on 886 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee Limited 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 48 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is 94,616 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 75,972 and 114,487 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee 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 69.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £130 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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