2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,888 MOT tests, the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee recorded an 86.7% pass rate. That is effectively the same as large SUVs of a similar age (12.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.5%) and lighting & signalling (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 121 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.3% in the 0-30k band and 19.5% in the 150k+ band, a 10.2-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 20.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 12.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.5% | 323 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 251 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.4% | 198 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 178 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 81 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 65 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 121 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 115 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 108 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 103 |
| 5 | Washers | 91 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 87 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.3% | 1,196 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.7% | 1,102 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 328 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.8% | 224 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 208 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 126 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 538 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,575 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 2,015 | 14.6% |
| 90-120k | 596 | 20.8% |
| 120-150k | 123 | 19.5% |
| 150k+ | 41 | 19.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,499 | 13.7% |
| Petrol | 389 | 8.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,187 | 12.2% |
| 2022 | 1,179 | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 1,174 | 13.1% |
| 2024 | 1,161 | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 1,187 | 15.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Grand Cherokee
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (5.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.4% 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
How many 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees pass their MOT?
86.7% of the 5,888 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Brakes, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.3%).
Does the 2016 Grand Cherokee get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 19.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,888 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.