2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

306 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 306 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  9. Other suspension component - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  10. Washers: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.6%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  5. Brakes3.6%
  6. Suspension3.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2018 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2018 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 306 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).