Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler
From 1,698 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 58 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 58 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 56 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 53 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 51 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 47 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 38 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 38 |
| 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 | 38 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 32 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 30 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.4% of Wrangler failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68.4% | 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 |
| 2008 | 65.6% | parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, parking brake inoperative on one side |
| 2007 | 70.9% | parking brake inoperative on one side, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1999 | 76.1% | brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
2 earlier years
| 1998 | 68.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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 |
| 1997 | 72.5% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Wranglers tested had between 76,252 and 111,189 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 94,755 median miles, the Wrangler has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate?
The Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler has a 71.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,698 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler?
The most common MOT failure on the Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 58 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler is 94,755 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 76,252 and 111,189 miles.
Buying a used Wrangler?
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 71.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £70 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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