2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,165 MOT tests, the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A recorded a 76.0% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 26.2% of the time, so this is 2.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests against 8.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and rear fog lamp — ball joint alone was recorded 72 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 25.4% versus 19.2%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 42.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 182 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.7% | 101 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.3% | 97 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.5% | 64 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 39 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 72 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 63 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 50 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 47 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 45 |
| 6 | Washers | 45 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 42.8% | 499 |
| 2 | Brakes | 32.8% | 382 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 20.3% | 237 |
| 4 | Tyres | 19.6% | 228 |
| 5 | Other defects | 15.7% | 183 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 181 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 167 | 19.2% |
| 90-120k | 462 | 22.7% |
| 120-150k | 302 | 28.5% |
| 150k+ | 205 | 25.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 277 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 261 | 20.7% |
| 2023 | 244 | 25.4% |
| 2024 | 208 | 24.0% |
| 2025 | 175 | 25.7% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd As pass their MOT?
76.0% of the 1,165 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by brakes (8.7%).
Does the 2008 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.2% in the 60-90k band to 25.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,165 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.