2017 Jeep Cherokee · 1,954 MOT tests
2017 Jeep Cherokee reliability
2017 Jeep Cherokees fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Cherokee years (1,954 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- 18.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 48,004
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,954
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.7% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Tyres4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Suspension3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Brakes2.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.79%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Main beam headlamp not working 1.59%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.59%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.13%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (15.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.89%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (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 2017 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
2017 Jeep Cherokees fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Cherokee years (1,954 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.79% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.3% of tests), main beam headlamp not working (1.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Jeep Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Jeep Cherokee shows 48,004 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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