2016 Jeep Cherokee · 5,228 MOT tests
2016 Jeep Cherokee reliability
2016 Jeep Cherokees fail 20% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Cherokee years (5,228 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- 20%
- 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 7
- 58,592
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,228
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.4% of tests fail here (93% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Tyres4.9%
- Suspension4%
- Brakes3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.83%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.28%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Main beam headlamp not working 2.26%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.72%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.47%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.38%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (14.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.49%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.2%)
Other years
Every Jeep Cherokee year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
2016 Jeep Cherokees fail 20% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Cherokee years (5,228 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Jeep Cherokee MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.83% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.28% of tests), main beam headlamp not working (2.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Jeep Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Jeep Cherokee shows 58,592 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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