1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

226 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.2%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 226 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.7%
  2. Lights & electrics21.7%
  3. Suspension16.4%
  4. Body & chassis8.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.4%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.1%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 1999 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 66.8% of 1999 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 226 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).