2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 1,019 MOT tests
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (1,019 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- 26.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 99,564
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,019
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.5% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.9%
- Brakes6.4%
- Suspension5.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
- Tyres3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 3.93%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.16%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.96%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.86%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.77%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.67%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.85%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.75%)
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 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (1,019 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (3.93% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.16% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows 99,564 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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