Jeep Cherokee Td Sport LE (1995)

209 real MOT outcomes analysed • 59.9% first-time pass rate

1995 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport LE

CarHunch analysed 209 real MOT records for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport LE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1995 Jeep Cherokee TD Sport LE has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 59.9%, well below the UK average of 80%, which means roughly four in ten will fail their test. About 14% have recorded dangerous defects at some point, a relatively modest concern, though the consistently poor diesel pass rate (59.7%) suggests the model carries inherent reliability weaknesses rather than isolated issues.

At 117,000 miles on average, these vehicles are high-mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.52 failures and 5.5 advisories per test—indicating wear is catching up fast. If you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and plan a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine, fuel system, and brakes, as these older Cherokees are prone to compound problems as they age.

Below average reliability 20.1% below UK average
59.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
116,637
typical mileage
99,628–132,720 middle half
13.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.52
avg MOT failures per car
over 5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport LE

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 208 59.7% 1.53
Petrol (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport LE vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

99,628
low mileage
116,637
typical
132,720
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport LE vehicles fall between 99,628 and 132,720 miles.

MOT History Averages

5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.52
Avg failures per vehicle
5.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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