Jeep Cherokee Limited A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Cherokee Limited A car check
Is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A reliable? We analysed 37,016 real MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Cherokee Limited A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Cherokee Limited A.
Jeep Cherokee Limited A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee Limited A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Cherokee Limited A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Cherokee Limited A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Cherokee Limited A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Cherokee Limited A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee Limited A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Cherokee Limited A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee Limited A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 261 | 70.1% | 61,076 | 84,229 | 103,824 |
| 1999 | 4,880 | 73.1% | 71,146 | 92,075 | 114,940 |
| 1998 | 12,799 | 71.8% | 77,893 | 98,264 | 120,888 |
| 1997 | 11,298 | 71.4% | 80,835 | 101,064 | 125,264 |
| 1996 | 7,214 | 69.7% | 84,677 | 104,550 | 125,313 |
| 1995 | 361 | 72.9% | 92,007 | 110,779 | 130,903 |
How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Limited A Last?
Based on 3,670 Jeep Cherokee Limited A vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Cherokee Limited A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee Limited A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Cherokee Limited A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.1% MOT pass rate from 4,880 tests
69.7% MOT pass rate from 7,214 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Limited A is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.1% across 4,880 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.7% — 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 Limited A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee Limited A THIS CAR | 71.4% | 37,016 | 99,604 mi | 30 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 |
| Audi Coupe | 65.8% | 59,965 | 125,930 mi | 42 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee Limited A trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Cherokee Limited A has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.4% across 37,016 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Limited A are brake pipe excessively corroded (2,468 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,695), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (1,004). 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 Limited A owner drives around 3,958 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 Limited A models stay on UK roads for around 30 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.