Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 16 model years from 3,524 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
3,524
Highest Pass Rate
2012 (88%)
Years Covered
16
About the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee was MOT tested 3,524 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 16 model years (1997 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and lpg and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 101 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 23 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokees pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 133,247 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 99,455 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 88% | 101 | 99,455 mi | |
| 2011 | 80% | 92 | 98,683 mi | |
| 2010 | 78% | 303 | 106,863 mi | |
| 2009 | 81% | 225 | 117,791 mi | |
| 2008 | 76% | 300 | 124,156 mi | |
| 2007 | 81% | 544 | 118,961 mi | |
| 2006 | 77% | 626 | 124,408 mi | |
| 2005 | 75% | 287 | 131,679 mi | |
| 2004 | 71% | 210 | 119,774 mi | |
| 2003 | 75% | 193 | 125,020 mi | |
| 2002 | 77% | 98 | 118,619 mi | |
| 2001 | 74% | 122 | 104,835 mi | |
| 2000 | 77% | 91 | 122,194 mi | |
| 1999 | 70% | 171 | 122,241 mi | |
| 1998 | 65% | 104 | 123,197 mi | |
| 1997 | 72% | 57 | 133,247 mi |
Questions about the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee
Is the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Across its 16 model years in our data (1997 to 2012), the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 3,524 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.
Which year Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 65%, a 23 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokees more reliable?
Newer Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokees pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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