Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 1998
56.5% pass rate
from 138 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust system (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.72% fail on Load security
      • 0.72% fail on Loading door
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (20 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 7.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.72% fail on Pedal
      • 0.72% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.72% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.72% fail on Brake fluid
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.2% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Horn
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.72% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.72% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Suspension arm (12 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.72% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 7.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.72% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.72% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.72% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.72% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.72% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 7.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 5.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
    • 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.72% fail on Condition
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment

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