Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A
From 1,558 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 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 and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 91 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 91 |
| 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 | 79 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 64 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 60 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 53 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 45 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 44 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 43 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 42 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 41 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 29.9% of Cherokee Limited Crd A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37% 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 £166.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 70.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2006 | 70.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2005 | 65.3% | 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 |
| 2004 | 64.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
1 earlier years
| 2003 | 62.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 Crd As tested had between 92,585 and 124,515 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 109,191 median miles, the Cherokee Limited Crd A 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 Limited Crd A MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A has a 67% MOT pass rate based on 1,558 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 91 failures. Other common issues include 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A is 109,191 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 92,585 and 124,515 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee Limited Crd 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 67% pass rate and an average repair bill of £166 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 29.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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