2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

215 MOT tests in 2024. 73.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time73.5%
Failed or needed repairs26.5%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 215 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.0%
  2. Brakes10.7%
  3. Suspension6.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  5. Tyres4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Steering2.8%
  8. Body & chassis1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.7%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 73.5% of 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 215 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).