CarVerify

Free Car Check

V8 WJX

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A

Black Gas bi-fuel 6063cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,784 mi
Last recorded132,784 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A67,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 WJX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee SRT-8 A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine6,063cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,784 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 129,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 126,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 126,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 123,262 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 123,262 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,228 miles

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,003 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 115,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 114,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,074 miles

Both front brake back plates - device deteriorating

Parking Brake - requirements only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 113,074 miles

Both front brake back plates - device deteriorating

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking Brake - requirements only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,779 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 108,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,336 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,733 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

O/s rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,304 miles

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,509 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V8 WJX is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A in Black with a 6,063cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 67,051 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 V8 WJX, 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 20 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V8 WJX?

You can check the full history of V8 WJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V8 WJX registered?

V8 WJX is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is V8 WJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 WJX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V8 WJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V8 WJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.