Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara
From 343 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 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 lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 18 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 direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| 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. | 17 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 14 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 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 | 12 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 55.6% of Wrangler 4.0 Sahara failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 68.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 1997 | 67.9% | 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, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Wrangler 4.0 Saharas tested had between 72,484 and 103,484 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 84,220 median miles, the Wrangler 4.0 Sahara has 0.038 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 Wrangler 4.0 Sahara MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara has a 68.2% MOT pass rate based on 343 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include 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..
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is 84,220 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 72,484 and 103,484 miles.
Buying a used Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?
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 68.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £119 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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