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V8 SON

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A

Black Petrol 6063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,781 mi
Last recorded93,781 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A61,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SON
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee SRT-8 A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,063cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 93,781 miles

Front pads just starting to get low.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,372 miles

rear brake discs and pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2023 86,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 86,312 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tramp bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 86,298 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides, lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel, slight play.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake , just past gradient test

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front, lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 76,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel, slight play.

Parking brake , just past gradient test

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 69,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,912 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in centre of tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,721 miles

Exhaust In Corroded Condition

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 43,721 miles

Exhaust In Corroded Condition

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,360 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 28,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,409 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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
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V8 SON is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A in Black with a 6,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V8 SON, 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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V8 SON is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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