Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto (2006)
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto
CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Grand Cherokee CRD has a 74.1% first-time pass rate, sitting 5.9 percentage points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that suggests these diesels are more troublesome than typical cars of this age. Nearly one in five vehicles (18.8%) have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, which is a legitimate concern for a buyer considering a used example.
At 80,970 miles median, these Jeeps are running relatively hard for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 3.17 failures per test, pointing to genuine wear and reliability issues rather than just high mileage. The mountain of advisories (17.1 per vehicle on average) tells you these are maintenance-heavy trucks that need close attention to suspension, exhaust, and brake components—get a full pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist before committing.
What to check before buying a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 131 | 74.1% | 3.18 |
| Petrol (2%) | 2 | 73.9% | 2.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto vehicles fall between 62,924 and 100,863 miles.
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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