Chrysler-Jeep Commander
From 342 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 23 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 23 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 7 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 7 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.1% of Commander failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £119.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 71.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 74.6% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Commanders tested had between 89,745 and 141,006 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 116,960 median miles, the Commander has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Chrysler-Jeep Commander MOT pass rate?
The Chrysler-Jeep Commander has a 73.7% MOT pass rate based on 342 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chrysler-Jeep Commander?
The most common MOT failure on the Chrysler-Jeep Commander is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Chrysler-Jeep Commander at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chrysler-Jeep Commander is 116,960 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 89,745 and 141,006 miles.
Buying a used Commander?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 73.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £119 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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