2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 3,916 MOT tests
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (3,916 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- 15.6%
- 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 7
- 58,934
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,916
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 5.6% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.6%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Tyres3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Suspension1%
- Steering1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Side repeater indicator over half out 0.79%
More than half the side repeater's light source is out, making turn signals hard for other drivers to see.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.77%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.74%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.61%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.45%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.61%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.48%)
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 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (3,916 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.3% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.2% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows 58,934 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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