2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

841 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 841 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    21 marked dangerous
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  3. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    12 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.2%
  2. Lights & electrics5.2%
  3. Tyres3.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Suspension0.8%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%

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 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 841 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).