Jeep Cherokee Td Limited
From 306 MOT tests. 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 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, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. 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 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 sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 24 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 22 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| 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. | 10 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 8 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 8 |
| 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 | 8 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 26.4% of Cherokee Td Limited failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 8.3% 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 £126.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 70% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cherokee Td Limiteds tested had between 104,696 and 153,777 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 128,118 median miles, the Cherokee Td Limited has 0.02 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 Td Limited MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited has a 74.5% MOT pass rate based on 306 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited 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 24 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is 128,118 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 104,696 and 153,777 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee Td Limited?
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 74.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £126 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 26.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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