Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8
From 358 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 42 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 | 42 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 21 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 18 |
| 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 | 16 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 12 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 11 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.6% of Grand Cherokee Limited V8 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37.9% 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 £129.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 82.5% | headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Cherokee Limited V8s tested had between 80,646 and 147,485 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 114,636 median miles, the Grand Cherokee Limited V8 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 V8 MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 has a 75.7% MOT pass rate based on 358 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 42 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is 114,636 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 80,646 and 147,485 miles.
Buying a used Grand Cherokee Limited V8?
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 75.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £129 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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