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SW08 PNW

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A

Black Lpg 6063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,446 mi
Last recorded230,446 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A61,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 PNW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee SRT-8 A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine6,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 230,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 230,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 225,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 221,814 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 221,811 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 216,507 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 216,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 203,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 199,064 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 199,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 195,528 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 185,669 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2018 185,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 182,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 182,028 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 171,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to rear of exhaust

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2016 153,960 miles

front brake discs scored

front shock absorbers have been coated with spray

slight weep from front axle to propshaft seal

surface corrosion in front & rear flexible brake hose metal sections

surface corrosion in rear panard rod & rear axle

Pass 2 May 2015 137,196 miles

center to rear exhaust pipe has general corrosion

Pass 3 May 2014 122,273 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs scored

Pass 4 May 2013 108,599 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 8 May 2012 85,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs scored

Fail 21 Apr 2012 84,477 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs scored

Fail 7 May 2011 67,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 67,010 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A?

Based on 2,164 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
4,049
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A reliability report

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SW08 PNW is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A in Black with a 6,063cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 61,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW08 PNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW08 PNW is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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