2007 Jeep Cherokee · 2,731 MOT tests
2007 Jeep Cherokee reliability
2007 Jeep Cherokees fail 42.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 Cherokee years (2,731 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- 42.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 103,770
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,731
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 21.8% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Jeep Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.3%
- Brakes21.8%
- Suspension14.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Tyres5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.22%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.64%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 4.47%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.22%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.15%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.33%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (9.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.71%)
Other years
Every Jeep Cherokee year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
2007 Jeep Cherokees fail 42.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 Cherokee years (2,731 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Jeep Cherokee MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.22% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.64% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Jeep Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Jeep Cherokee shows 103,770 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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