Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 2007
64.6% pass rate
from 1,025 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Trailer electrical socket (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.098% fail on Horn
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (92% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.098% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.098% fail on Position lamp
  • 10% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (27 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.098% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.098% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.098% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.98% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.59% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.59% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.59% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.098% fail on Valves
    • 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.098% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.39% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.098% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.7% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.098% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.098% fail on Tank
      • 0.098% fail on Hose
      • 0.098% fail on System
    • 0.39% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.39% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.39% fail on Chassis
      • 0.39% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.098% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.098% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.098% fail on Cabs
      • 0.098% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.098% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.49% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.098% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.098% fail on Rams
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.8% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.98% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.59% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
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