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Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto reliable? We analysed 16,343 real MOT tests across 981 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 16,343 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.0%
Typical Mileage
73,514mi
Annual Mileage
5,841mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
23yrs

The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto.

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

69.4%
2008
73%
2007
72%
2006
71.9%
2005
71.3%
2004
70.4%
2003

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 461
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 439
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 317
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 315
parking brake recording little or no effort 292
Registration plate lamp not working 287
position lamp(s) not working 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 196

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,563 mi/yr
Typical
5,841 mi/yr
Average
6,673 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,807 mi/yr

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2008 196 69.4% 60,103 96,644 137,690
2007 4,248 73.0% 45,815 69,761 94,220
2006 3,803 72.0% 44,636 67,703 91,225
2005 4,153 71.9% 50,461 73,756 99,220
2004 3,350 71.3% 54,262 80,337 107,527
2003 530 70.4% 61,653 89,972 120,030

How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto Last?

Based on 981 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
14.2 years
Median
15.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
23 years

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
73,514 mi
75th Percentile
99,027 mi
95th Percentile
136,147 mi
Max Recorded
874,059 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2007

73.0% MOT pass rate from 4,248 tests

Year to avoid
2008

69.4% MOT pass rate from 196 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.0% across 4,248 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto THIS CAR 72.0% 16,343 73,514 mi 23 yrs
Jeep Renegade 82.4% 216,942 45,731 mi 11 yrs
Jeep Cherokee 79.5% 73,214 61,010 mi 27 yrs
Jeep Grand Cherokee 82.8% 71,740 59,138 mi 27 yrs
Honda Clr 125 74.3% 7,574 14,962 mi 27 yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?

The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.0% across 16,343 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (461 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (439), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (430). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto owner drives around 5,841 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto reliable?
Based on 16,343 MOT tests, the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto has a 72.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failures are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto do per year?
The typical Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto does around 5,841 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto last?
Most Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto models stay on UK roads for around 23 years based on our analysis of 981 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto is 2007 with a 73.0% pass rate across 4,248 tests.