Jeep Unclassified
From 359 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 10 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| 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 | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit | 6 |
| braking effort inadequate at a wheel | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 19% of Unclassified 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 £56.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 47,044 and 96,463 miles on the clock.
At 72,000 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Unclassified has a 82.5% MOT pass rate based on 359 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Unclassified is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 10 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 Jeep Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Unclassified is 72,000 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 47,044 and 96,463 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 82.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £56 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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