1994 Jeep Cherokee: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Jeep Cherokee first registered in 1994: we looked at the 147 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 147 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 1994 Jeep Cherokee MOT failures and advisories
The share of 1994 Jeep Cherokee MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension37% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes33% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Oil and fluid leaks29% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Lights and electrics27% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors17% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Rust and bodywork15% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 1994 Jeep Cherokee
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Jeep Cherokee compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | – | Too few tests |
| 2018 | 924 | Tyres 25% |
| 2017 | 1,620 | Tyres 27% |
| 2016 | 4,305 | Tyres 27% |
| 2015 | 6,015 | Tyres 31% |
| 2014 | 3,526 | Tyres 33% |
| 2010 | 367 | Brakes 44% |
| 2009 | 454 | Brakes 44% |
| 2008 | 195 | Brakes 41% |
| 2007 | 1,301 | Brakes 51% |
| 2006 | 1,684 | Brakes 50% |
| 2005 | 1,764 | Brakes 48% |
| 2004 | 1,656 | Brakes 50% |
| 2003 | 1,383 | Suspension 50% |
| 2002 | 959 | Suspension 51% |
| 2001 | 589 | Suspension 44% |
| 2000 | 674 | Brakes 40% |
| 1999 | 616 | Brakes 38% |
| 1998 | 780 | Suspension 38% |
| 1997 | 474 | Brakes 38% |
| 1996 | 298 | Suspension 33% |
| 1995 | 179 | Suspension 41% |
| 1993 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Jeep Cherokee cars first registered in 1994. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score