Jeep Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 1997

58.1% pass rate

from 308 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 13% fail on Brake performance (80% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 6.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      - 5.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      - 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.6% fail on Rbt
      - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.65% fail on Plate brake tester (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      - 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.32% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 1.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.32% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.97% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.65% fail on Pedal
  - 0.65% fail on Hand lever
- 0.97% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.32% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.32% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.32% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.32% fail on Pivot
- 0.65% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.65% fail on Lever
- 0.65% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.32% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.32% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.32% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.32% fail on Condition
17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.5% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.1% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 4.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.97% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.65% fail on All direction indicators
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.97% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.32% fail on Position lamp
  - 0.32% fail on Switch
- 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.32% fail on Horn
12% fail on Suspension
- 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.6% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.65% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.97% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.6% fail on Springs
  - 0.97% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Leaf springs (43 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    - 0.32% fail on Shackle bracket
- 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.65% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.6% fail on Transmission
  - 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.6% fail on Joints
- 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.6% fail on Chassis
  - 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.97% fail on Seats
  - 0.65% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.32% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.32% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.32% fail on Bumpers
- 0.32% fail on Body
  - 0.32% fail on Panel
- 0.32% fail on Doors
  - 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.32% fail on Door condition
7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.97% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.65% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.65% fail on Transmission oil leaks (16 times worse than other 1997 cars)
6.5% fail on Visibility
- 4.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.3% fail on Washers
- 0.32% fail on Bonnet
- 0.32% fail on View to rear
  - 0.32% fail on Mirrors
4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 4.5% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.97% fail on Condition
- 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
2.6% fail on Steering
- 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.65% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.32% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.32% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.32% fail on Intermediate drop arm
  - 0.32% fail on Locking devices
  - 0.32% fail on Lock stop
- 0.65% fail on Power steering
  - 0.65% fail on Other components
  - 0.32% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.32% fail on Steering play
  - 0.32% fail on Steering box
1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.6% fail on Registration plates
1.3% fail on Tyres
- 0.97% fail on Tread depth
- 0.32% fail on Condition
0.97% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.97% fail on Attachment