Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A
From 551 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 20 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 20 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 10 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.3% of Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 5.8% 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 £97.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 79% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2011 | 80% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Cherokee Limited Crd As tested had between 77,104 and 117,438 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 99,024 median miles, the Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A has 0.021 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 Crd A MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A has a 79.5% MOT pass rate based on 551 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A is 99,024 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 77,104 and 117,438 miles.
Buying a used Grand Cherokee Limited Crd 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 79.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £97 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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