Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A
From 1,799 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 173 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 173 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 61 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 51 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 47 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 47 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 36 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 32 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 28 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 28 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 27 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.7% of Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £131.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 68.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2007 | 70.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 69.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2005 | 70.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd As tested had between 101,516 and 134,791 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 116,526 median miles, the Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A has a 69.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,799 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 173 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A is 116,526 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 101,516 and 134,791 miles.
Buying a used Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £131 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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