Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 2008
63.5% pass rate
from 565 tests in 2021
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (38 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.18% fail on Switch
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.35% fail on Decelerometer (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (46 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.2% 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
    • 0.88% fail on Hydraulic systems (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake fluid (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.71% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.53% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.71% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.35% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
    • 0.53% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.18% fail on System
    • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.53% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.88% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
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