2018 Jeep Cherokee · 1,162 MOT tests
2018 Jeep Cherokee reliability
2018 Jeep Cherokees fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 Cherokee years (1,162 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- 16.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,196
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,162
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.1% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Brakes2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Suspension2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.38%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.12%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.12%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.36%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.24%)
Other years
Every Jeep Cherokee year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
2018 Jeep Cherokees fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 Cherokee years (1,162 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.24% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.98% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Jeep Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Jeep Cherokee shows 38,196 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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