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Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A reliable? We analysed 5,467 real MOT tests across 360 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,467 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.7%
Typical Mileage
86,366mi
Annual Mileage
6,920mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
22yrs

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, position lamp(s) not working and registration plate lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

70.5%
2005
73%
2004

Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173
position lamp(s) not working 162
Registration plate lamp not working 126
Brake pipe excessively corroded 114
Stop lamp not working 106
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 103
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 77

Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,990 mi/yr
Typical
6,920 mi/yr
Average
7,922 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,391 mi/yr

Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2005 413 70.5% 64,276 89,224 116,975
2004 5,031 73.0% 57,926 85,874 114,090

How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A Last?

Based on 360 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
13.5 years
Median
14.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
22 years

Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
86,366 mi
75th Percentile
114,272 mi
95th Percentile
159,428 mi
Max Recorded
935,961 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2004

73.0% MOT pass rate from 5,031 tests

Year to avoid
2005

70.5% MOT pass rate from 413 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.0% across 5,031 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A THIS CAR 72.7% 5,467 86,366 mi 22 yrs
Jeep Renegade 82.4% 216,942 45,731 mi 11 yrs
Jeep Cherokee 79.5% 73,214 61,010 mi 27 yrs
Jeep Grand Cherokee 82.8% 71,740 59,138 mi 27 yrs
Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s 86.3% 6,580 25,004 mi — yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.7% across 5,467 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (173 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (162), and registration plate lamp not working (126). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A owner drives around 6,920 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A reliable?
Based on 5,467 MOT tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A has a 72.7% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, position lamp(s) not working, and registration plate lamp not working. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A do per year?
The typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A does around 6,920 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A last?
Most Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A models stay on UK roads for around 22 years based on our analysis of 360 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A is 2004 with a 73.0% pass rate across 5,031 tests.