2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

144 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 144 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working3.5%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.3%
  2. Suspension18.8%
  3. Brakes10.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  5. Body & chassis6.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  7. Tyres4.9%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn14.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.2%

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 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 144 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).