Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 car check
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliable? We analysed 31,277 real MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 728 | 73.4% | 49,071 | 71,700 | 97,187 |
| 2004 | 1,253 | 72.9% | 47,154 | 74,401 | 102,873 |
| 2003 | 2,141 | 75.1% | 49,278 | 74,486 | 103,447 |
| 2002 | 2,557 | 72.6% | 56,460 | 79,020 | 102,944 |
| 2001 | 7,965 | 72.4% | 63,323 | 84,688 | 109,158 |
| 2000 | 8,381 | 70.6% | 70,563 | 91,532 | 115,177 |
| 1999 | 8,136 | 68.3% | 76,476 | 97,080 | 120,697 |
| 1998 | 51 | 88.2% | 86,250 | 112,930 | 148,127 |
How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 Last?
Based on 2,392 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.2% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
68.3% MOT pass rate from 8,136 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.2% across 51 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.3% — 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 Limited V8 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 Limited V8 THIS CAR | 71.1% | 31,277 | 88,508 mi | 27 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 |
| Fiat 500 L | 76% | 57,177 | 53,299 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.1% across 31,277 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,080 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (1,006), and brake pipe excessively corroded (854). 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 Limited V8 owner drives around 5,269 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 Limited V8 models stay on UK roads for around 27 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.