2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT pass rate and common faults

228 MOT tests in 2024. 64.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time64.9%
Failed or needed repairs35.1%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 228 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.4%
  2. Brakes18.9%
  3. Suspension16.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  6. Body & chassis6.1%
  7. Tyres4.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

In 2024, 64.9% of 2006 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A cars passed their MOT first time, across 228 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).