2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

184 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 184 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working2.7%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.7%
  2. Suspension17.9%
  3. Brakes12.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  6. Body & chassis6.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.3%
  8. Steering3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 59.2% of 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 184 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).