Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A
From 230 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 17 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 | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 5 |
| a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.8% of G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27.5% 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 £100.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd As tested had between 76,468 and 134,762 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 104,934 median miles, the G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A has 0.027 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 G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A MOT pass rate?
The Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A has a 71.7% MOT pass rate based on 230 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A is 104,934 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 76,468 and 134,762 miles.
Buying a used G-Cherokee S Ltd 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 71.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £100 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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