Jeep Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 1996

64.4% pass rate

from 270 tests in 2020

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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Brakes
- 13% fail on Brake performance (68% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      - 5.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (200% worse than other 1996 cars)
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.74% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 5.2% fail on Rbt
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
      - 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.37% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
  - 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 1.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.2% fail on Rbt
      - 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    - 0.37% fail on Brake drums
- 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 1.1% fail on Hand lever
- 0.74% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  - 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.37% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.37% fail on Brake fluid
15% fail on Suspension
- 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Leaf springs (93 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.74% fail on Shackle bracket (219 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.37% fail on Leaf spring
- 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.37% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.74% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.74% fail on Ball joint
- 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.74% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.2% fail on Position lamps
  - 2.2% fail on Position lamp
- 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.2% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.37% fail on All direction indicators
- 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.5% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.74% fail on Horn
- 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.7% fail on Transmission
  - 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.0% fail on Joints
  - 0.74% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.37% fail on Prop shaft
    - 0.37% fail on Joints
- 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.5% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.74% fail on Pipe
  - 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.37% fail on System
- 1.5% fail on Body
  - 0.74% fail on Other body component
  - 0.37% fail on Mounting fixings
  - 0.37% fail on Panel
- 1.1% fail on Chassis
  - 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.37% fail on Doors
  - 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.37% fail on Door condition
- 0.37% fail on Seats
  - 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.37% fail on Cabs
  - 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas
10% fail on Visibility
- 5.2% fail on Wipers
- 4.8% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on View to rear
  - 1.1% fail on Mirrors
- 0.74% fail on Bonnet
6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 6.3% fail on Seat belts
  - 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 2.2% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 1996 cars)
    - 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.37% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.37% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 1.9% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.74% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (15 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Transmission oil leaks
2.6% fail on Steering
- 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.74% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.74% fail on Locking devices (11 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Power steering
  - 0.37% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.37% fail on Other components
- 0.37% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.37% fail on Operation
- 0.37% fail on Steering play
  - 0.37% fail on Steering box
1.5% fail on Tyres
- 0.74% fail on Condition
- 0.74% fail on Tread depth
0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.74% fail on Registration plates
0.37% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.37% fail on Belt(s)/padding
0.37% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.37% fail on Attachment