MOT History from tests of diesel JEEP CHEROKEEs year 1996

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Pass percent:56.99%

(The average a diesel JEEP CHEROKEE year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:8,449 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1076
Headlamp aim out of alignment	744
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	473
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	351
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	305
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	292
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	250
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	228
Registration plate lamp issues	193
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	160
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	158
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	149
Registration plate issues	137
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	128
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	105
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	104
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	103
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	101
Rear brake application uneven	99
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	97
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	89
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	88
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	81
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	78
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	76
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	75
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	75
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	74
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	72
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	72
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	72
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	66
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	66
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	65
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	64
Windscreen has damage	62
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	61
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	60
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	59
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	55
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	50
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	44
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	44
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	43
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	42
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	41
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	41
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	40
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	40
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	39
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	38
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	37
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	37
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	37
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	36
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	35
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	34
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	34
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	34
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	33
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	32
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	31
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	31
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	30
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	30
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	29
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	28
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	27
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	27
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	26
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	26
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	25
Front brake application uneven	25
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	25
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	24
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	23
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	23
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Rear brake binding	22
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	22
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	20
Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	20
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	20
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	19
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	19
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	19
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	18
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	18
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	18
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	18
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	17
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	16
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	15
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	14
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	14
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	13
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	13
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	12
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	12
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing \|2.4.G.6b\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.5.A.3b\|	11
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of diesel JEEP CHEROKEEs year 1996

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