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R26 RET

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 RET
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,845 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 82,719 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,718 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

no emissions printout due to no blip detected. 0.50 test limit applied. 0.01 on machine

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,930 miles

Brakes tested using decelerometer

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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R26 RET is a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 50,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R26 RET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R26 RET registered?

R26 RET is a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is R26 RET safe to buy?

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