Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,088 vehicles, the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee (2016)

1,088 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

CarHunch analysed 1,088 real MOT records for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee passes its MOT first time at 87.1%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which suggests reasonable reliability overall. However, one in four of these vehicles (25.9%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth investigating on any used example you're considering.

At 51,511 miles median, these Grand Cherokees show typical wear for their age, and the diesel engines (which make up 93% of the cohort) achieve a 86.8% pass rate. With an average of 6.8 advisories per vehicle against just 1.12 failures, minor maintenance issues are common but serious problems are rare—still, get a full pre-purchase inspection to confirm the dangerous defect history and check suspension and emissions systems carefully.

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a decent first-time pass rate (87.1%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

25.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.12

Over 7.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

52k

Middle half: 40k–64k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,088 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,088 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 25.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (92%)	1,001	86.8%	1.16
Petrol (8%)	87	89.9%	0.64

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,840 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 27%

2,117

Grey 24.5%

1,922

White 21.1%

1,656

Red 14.8%

1,161

Blue 5%

394

Silver 3.3%

260

Green 2.1%

165

Beige 0.7%

Brown 0.5%

Purple 0.5%

Maroon 0.3%

Gold 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

51,511

typical

39,863

low mileage

64,155

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles fall between 39,863 and 64,155 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 39,863 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 39,863–64,155 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees sit.

⚠ Over 86,609 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees are still on the road.

Strong survival — 967 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.12

Avg failures per vehicle

6.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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