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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A reliable? We analysed 2,164 real MOT tests across 140 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,164 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.5%
Typical Mileage
65,780mi
Annual Mileage
4,049mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
20yrs

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include registration plate lamp not working, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tyre has ply or cords exposed. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

84.6%
2010
77.3%
2008
81.5%
2007
80.8%
2006

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Registration plate lamp not working 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 16

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,045 mi/yr
Typical
4,049 mi/yr
Average
5,550 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,906 mi/yr

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2010 78 84.6% 35,856 50,756 76,397
2008 321 77.3% 44,577 61,947 105,919
2007 793 81.5% 46,790 65,634 86,499
2006 906 80.8% 45,016 67,051 96,266

How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A Last?

Based on 140 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
15.5 years
Median
17.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
20 years

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
65,780 mi
75th Percentile
91,071 mi
95th Percentile
142,239 mi
Max Recorded
776,923 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A

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

Best year
2010

84.6% MOT pass rate from 78 tests

Year to avoid
2008

77.3% MOT pass rate from 321 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.6% across 78 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.3% — 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 SRT-8 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 SRT-8 A THIS CAR 80.5% 2,164 65,780 mi 20 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 Hr-v Elegance I-mmd CVT 94.3% 2,918 22,730 mi — yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.5% across 2,164 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A are registration plate lamp not working (29 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (25), and tyre has ply or cords exposed (24). 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 SRT-8 A owner drives around 4,049 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 SRT-8 A models stay on UK roads for around 20 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 SRT-8 A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A reliable?
Based on 2,164 MOT tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A has a 80.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A?
The most common MOT failures are registration plate lamp not working, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and tyre has ply or cords exposed. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A do per year?
The typical Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A does around 4,049 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A last?
Most Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A models stay on UK roads for around 20 years based on our analysis of 140 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 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 SRT-8 A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A is 2010 with a 84.6% pass rate across 78 tests.