2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

409 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 409 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    8 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.5%
    14 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.9%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Tyres3.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 409 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 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).