Jeep Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 2008

51.3% pass rate

from 113 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

26% fail on Brakes (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 17% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 4.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (42 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 4.4% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.88% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 8.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 5.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 3.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 3.5% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.88% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.88% fail on Cable
- 3.5% fail on Parking brake control (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Lever (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Hand lever (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.7% fail on Electronic stability control (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.88% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.88% fail on Flexible brake hoses
18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 4.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.4% fail on Headlamp
- 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.8% fail on Battery(ies) (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
12% fail on Suspension
- 8.0% fail on Suspension arms
  - 5.3% fail on Ball joint
  - 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.88% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.88% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.88% fail on Springs
  - 0.88% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.88% fail on Coil spring
- 0.88% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.88% fail on Ball joint
- 0.88% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
9.7% fail on Visibility
- 7.1% fail on Washers
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.5% fail on Compression ignition
    - 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 2.7% fail on Fluid leaks (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Transmission oil leaks (94 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.88% fail on Condition
4.4% fail on Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.88% fail on Condition
2.7% fail on Steering
- 0.88% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.88% fail on Track rod end
- 0.88% fail on Power steering
  - 0.88% fail on Operation
- 0.88% fail on Steering play
  - 0.88% fail on Steering rack
2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.88% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.88% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.88% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.88% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
2.7% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)

Read the Honest John Review

Jeep Cherokee (2008 - 2011)
Tough and very capable off-road, manual and auto both pull 2,800kg, emissions of 222g/km with manual, leather comes as standard.