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Jeep Cherokee limited a

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 1,084 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

1,084

Best Year

1996 (87%)

Years Covered

4

About the Jeep Cherokee limited a

The Jeep Cherokee limited a has been tested 1,084 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (1996 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as LP and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 108 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 72%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

The JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 116,716 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 109,242 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3960cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£760
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£2,907
Per month£242/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1999 details

How reliable is the Jeep Cherokee limited a?

vs national average-3% (82% avg)
vs Jeep brand average+1% (78% avg)
Best to worst year spread15 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Jeep Cherokee limited a by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199979%159109,242 mi
199876%443122,054 mi
199772%374122,170 mi
199687%108116,716 mi

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