2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 3,266 MOT tests
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (3,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- 12.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 49,635
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,266
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.5% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Brakes4.5%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Tyres2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.89%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.61%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.61%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.58%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.25%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.88%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.62%)
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 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (3,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.16% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.95% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows 49,635 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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