Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto
From 366 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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 and a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded. The top issue, 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, caused 23 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.
| 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 | 16 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 10 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.3% of Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 15.8% 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 £119.
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Cherokee Ltd Autos tested had between 79,519 and 128,642 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 103,289 median miles, the Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto has 0.032 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 Ltd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto has a 66.7% MOT pass rate based on 366 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is 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, which caused 23 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 Ltd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is 103,289 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 79,519 and 128,642 miles.
Buying a used Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?
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 66.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £119 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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