1996 · 28 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1996 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

113 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low4.4%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.8%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes25.7%
  2. Lights & electrics18.6%
  3. Body & chassis13.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  5. Suspension8.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  7. Tyres2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too low. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1996 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 77.0% of 1996 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 113 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; service brake imbalance: across an axle; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1996 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).