2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

246 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 246 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.9%
  2. Lights & electrics5.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  5. Tyres2.0%
  6. Suspension0.8%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 246 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).