2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 438 MOT tests, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A recorded an 82.0% pass rate. That is 9.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.0%) and brakes (7.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, malfunction indicator lamp and track rod end — position lamp alone was recorded 18 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.3% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 30.6% once past 150k — 3.7× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 34.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 16.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 35 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.8% | 34 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 20 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 20 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 15 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.7% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 18 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 13 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 13 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 11 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 9 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 9 |
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 | 34.7% | 152 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.4% | 98 |
| 3 | Tyres | 14.2% | 62 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.5% | 59 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 11.2% | 49 |
| 6 | Steering | 8.7% | 38 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 36 | 8.3% |
| 60-90k | 127 | 17.3% |
| 90-120k | 158 | 17.7% |
| 120-150k | 77 | 18.2% |
| 150k+ | 36 | 30.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | 91 | 15.4% |
| 2023 | 99 | 23.2% |
| 2024 | 72 | 15.3% |
| 2025 | 76 | 19.7% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.8% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (4.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd As pass their MOT?
82.0% of the 438 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by brakes (7.8%).
Does the 2006 Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 30-60k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 438 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.