Jeep Wrangler Sahara
From 300 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 32 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 | 32 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| 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 | 16 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 14 |
| 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. | 11 |
| 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 | 9 |
| a transmission joint, belt or chain excessively worn | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 24.6% of Wrangler Sahara failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 35.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £150.
Typical mileage
Half of all Wrangler Saharas tested had between 63,899 and 111,333 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 89,769 median miles, the Wrangler 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 Sahara MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Wrangler Sahara has a 66% MOT pass rate based on 300 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Wrangler Sahara?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Wrangler Sahara is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 32 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 Wrangler Sahara at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Wrangler Sahara is 89,769 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 63,899 and 111,333 miles.
Buying a used Wrangler 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 66% pass rate and an average repair bill of £150 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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