Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 1997
55.4% pass rate
from 83 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (60 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Decelerometer (56 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (58 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake performance not tested (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 7.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Brake pads (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake discs (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.8% fail on Parking brake control (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Lever (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 8.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Suspension arm (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 8.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 2.4% fail on Axles (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (20 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension rods
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 9.6% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Transmission
      • 6.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.8% fail on Joints
        • 1.2% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Towbar
      • 1.2% fail on Other towbar components
    • 1.2% fail on Seats
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat
    • 1.2% fail on Cabs
      • 1.2% fail on Steps
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.4% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 11% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Requirements
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.6% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 4.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.2% fail on Drag link end
      • 1.2% fail on Other components
        • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment

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