2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 1,006 MOT tests
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (1,006 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- 35.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 109,825
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,006
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 11.9% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Brakes15%
- Suspension12.8%
- Body, chassis and structure11.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.6%
- Steering4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.06%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.78%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.38%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.38%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.18%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.78%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.4%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.42%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (10.93%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.93%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.95%)
Other years
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (1,006 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.06% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.78% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows 109,825 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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