Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 2009
67.1% pass rate
from 395 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (25 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.76% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.3% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.76% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.25% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.25% fail on Undertray
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.0% fail on Joints
    • 0.76% fail on Integral vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe
    • 0.25% fail on Towbar
      • 0.25% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.76% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.76% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.25% fail on Rams
    • 0.25% fail on Steering play
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
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