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VU16 WDE

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,707 mi
Last recorded79,707 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 WDE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 79,707 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant on min mark

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 64,963 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 64,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,664 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 58,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,481 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 47,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,176 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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VU16 WDE is a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 50,707 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU16 WDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU16 WDE registered?

VU16 WDE is a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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