MOT Results

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Jeep Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 1998
58.9% pass rate
from 467 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (75% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (93% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.86% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.43% fail on Lever (15 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.43% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.21% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.21% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamp aim (90% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Headlamp aim (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.21% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.86% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.43% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.86% fail on Electrical wiring (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.43% fail on Horn
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.86% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
    • 0.43% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
    • 2.1% fail on Springs
      • 0.86% fail on Leaf springs (59 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Leaf spring (99 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.64% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.43% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.21% fail on Mounting
      • 0.64% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension rods (15 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint (37 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Suspension rod (54 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Axles
      • 0.21% fail on Swivel joints/housing
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.21% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.43% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.43% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.64% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.43% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.86% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.21% fail on Hose
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
    • 0.86% fail on Body
      • 0.43% fail on Panel
      • 0.43% fail on Other body component
      • 0.21% fail on Body condition
    • 0.43% fail on Chassis
      • 0.43% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.86% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.64% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.43% fail on Other components (17 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Steering component (46 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.21% fail on Lock stop
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.21% fail on Rams
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
    • 0.43% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Steering box (12 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment

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