2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

181 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  2. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Headlamp: lens seriously defective2.2%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.2%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.2%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes26.0%
  2. Lights & electrics21.5%
  3. Suspension13.3%
  4. Body & chassis10.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.3%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 181 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).