Jeep Cherokee Td Sport
From 338 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 30 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 30 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 18 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| 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 | 13 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 12 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 11 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 10 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 9 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.4% of Cherokee Td Sport failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 22.4% 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 £140.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 68.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cherokee Td Sports tested had between 102,806 and 161,804 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 126,923 median miles, the Cherokee Td Sport 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 Sport MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport has a 74% MOT pass rate based on 338 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is 126,923 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 102,806 and 161,804 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee Td Sport?
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% pass rate and an average repair bill of £140 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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