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Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A reliable? We analysed 3,173 real MOT tests across 258 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,173 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.3%
Typical Mileage
68,050mi
Annual Mileage
6,867mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
14yrs

The Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A.

Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A Number Plates

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

80.4%
2013
79.2%
2012

Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Stop lamp not working 22

Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53

Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,226 mi/yr
Typical
6,867 mi/yr
Average
8,204 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,061 mi/yr

Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2013 2,399 80.4% 44,374 66,964 91,435
2012 635 79.2% 46,374 70,670 98,956

How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A Last?

Based on 258 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
11.6 years
Median
12.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
14 years

Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
68,050 mi
75th Percentile
93,197 mi
95th Percentile
135,199 mi
Max Recorded
216,206 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A

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

Best year
2013

80.4% MOT pass rate from 2,399 tests

Year to avoid
2012

79.2% MOT pass rate from 635 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.4% across 2,399 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.2% — 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 S-ltd Crd 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 S-ltd Crd A THIS CAR 80.3% 3,173 68,050 mi 14 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
Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-c 92.9% 1,277 15,610 mi 14 yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% across 3,173 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 24 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A owner drives around 6,867 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 S-ltd Crd A models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. 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 S-ltd Crd A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A reliable?
Based on 3,173 MOT tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A has a 80.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A?
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
How many miles does a Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A do per year?
The typical Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A does around 6,867 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A last?
Most Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A models stay on UK roads for around 14 years based on our analysis of 258 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd 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 S-ltd Crd A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee S-ltd Crd A is 2013 with a 80.4% pass rate across 2,399 tests.