Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A MOT pass rate & common failures
The Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A appears in 1,298 MOT tests spanning model years 2012–2013, and 82.0% of them passed. That is 2.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.3%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.9% of tests against 5.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, headlamp and tread depth — stop lamp alone was recorded 56 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 26.2% versus 14.9%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 16.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 273 | 77.3% | 22.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 1,025 | 83.2% | 16.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.9% | 142 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.8% | 75 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.6% | 60 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 56 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 34 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.2% | 28 |
| 7 | Steering | 1.5% | 20 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.9% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 56 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 48 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 45 |
| 4 | Washers | 36 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 28 |
| 7 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 27 |
| 8 | Wipers | 27 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.5% | 279 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.6% | 268 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 96 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.6% | 86 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.3% | 82 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.2% | 81 |
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 | 214 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 504 | 16.1% |
| 90-120k | 379 | 19.5% |
| 120-150k | 150 | 24.0% |
| 150k+ | 42 | 26.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 271 | 16.2% |
| 2022 | 273 | 17.6% |
| 2023 | 260 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 247 | 18.6% |
| 2025 | 247 | 21.1% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A
- Lighting & signalling (10.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.8% 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.
- Tyres (4.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A?
82.0% of the 1,298 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.0% fail rate, across model years 2012–2013.
What does the Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.9% of tests, then brakes (5.8%).
How much does mileage affect Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 14.9% for cars in the 30-60k band and 26.2% for 150k+, a 11.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,298 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.