2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

998 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 998 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    33 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    20 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  7. Side repeaters: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes10.2%
  2. Lights & electrics6.7%
  3. Tyres4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  6. Steering2.0%
  7. Suspension2.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.3%

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: 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 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 998 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).