Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A MOT Failures
An analysis of 14,383 real DVSA MOT tests on the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A is electrical wiring fault — this model is 12 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 14,383 MOT tests, 3.72% of all Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include brake hoses perished or damaged (11x the fleet average), parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the r... (10x the fleet average), power steering fault (13x the fleet average), and suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated (12x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 6 categories: Lights & Electrics, Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Seatbelts & Airbags and others. If you're inspecting a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated (12x the average) and brake hoses perished or damaged (11x). parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the r... (10x) and electrical wiring fault (9.3x) also appear frequently.
Over 100,000 miles
High-mileage cars accumulate failures across multiple systems. The key question isn't whether things will need doing — they will — but whether the car has been maintained well enough to keep on top of them. Look for a consistent service history and recent MOT passes with minimal advisories.
For the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are service brake control has insufficient reserve ... (17x the average) and obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or... (16x). power steering fault (13x) and suspension component damaged or corroded (12x) also appear frequently.
The shift from suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated at lower mileages to service brake control has insufficient reserve ... at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A:
Lights & Electrics — check for electrical wiring fault. Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the r..., service brake control has insufficient reserve .... Steering — check for power steering fault.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A?
Based on 14,383 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is electrical wiring fault — at 12x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include brake hoses perished or damaged and parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the r....
Is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A reliable based on MOT data?
The Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A has 13 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is electrical wiring fault. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A most commonly fails on service brake control has insufficient reserve ... and obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or.... Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A's MOT history?
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MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.