Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A car check
Is the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A reliable? We analysed 4,493 real MOT tests across 582 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Cherokee Limited SE 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 SE A.
Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee Limited SE 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 SE A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 333 | 69.4% | 74,586 | 99,946 | 128,589 |
| 1996 | 3,716 | 70.3% | 81,534 | 102,435 | 124,928 |
| 1995 | 406 | 69.0% | 84,084 | 107,902 | 130,759 |
How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A Last?
Based on 582 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee Limited SE 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 SE A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.3% MOT pass rate from 3,716 tests
69.0% MOT pass rate from 406 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A is 1996, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.3% across 3,716 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.0% — 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 SE 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 SE A THIS CAR | 70.1% | 4,493 | 102,553 mi | 31 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 |
| Aixam A751 Super Luxe | 71% | 3,683 | 19,500 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.1% across 4,493 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A are brake pipe excessively corroded (279 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (259), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (149). 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 SE A owner drives around 3,776 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 SE A models stay on UK roads for around 31 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.