Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
From 454 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 23 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 23 |
| 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 | 23 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 20 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 17 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 16 |
| 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 | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow | 13 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 12 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44% of Grand Cherokee Limited failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 25.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £170.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 70.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 70.6% | 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1999 | 63.8% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, parking brake inoperative on one side |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Cherokee Limiteds tested had between 93,284 and 148,874 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 125,604 median miles, the Grand Cherokee Limited has 0.025 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 Limited MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has a 68.1% MOT pass rate based on 454 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is 125,604 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 93,284 and 148,874 miles.
Buying a used Grand Cherokee Limited?
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 68.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £170 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 44% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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