2000 Jeep Cherokee · 1,020 MOT tests
2000 Jeep Cherokee reliability
2000 Jeep Cherokees fail 37.9% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Cherokee years (1,020 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- 37.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 120,531
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,020
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.7% of tests fail here (95% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.8%
- Brakes15.7%
- Suspension14.5%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Steering3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.61%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.63%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.94%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.75%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.65%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.35%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.63%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.71%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (8.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.78%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.78%)
Other years
Every Jeep Cherokee year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
2000 Jeep Cherokees fail 37.9% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Cherokee years (1,020 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.61% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (3.63% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Jeep Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Jeep Cherokee shows 120,531 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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