Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 2006
64.5% pass rate
from 1,472 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Switch
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.068% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Position lamp (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal
      • 0.068% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.3% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.88% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.27% fail on Joints
        • 0.068% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.068% fail on Belts
    • 0.82% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.068% fail on System
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.27% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.27% fail on Chassis
      • 0.27% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.068% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.068% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.068% fail on Doors
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.82% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Tread depth (78% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.88% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.82% fail on Attachment
    • 0.068% fail on Condition
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
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