Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto
From 306 MOT tests. 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, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 34 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 | 34 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| 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 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| 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 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.1% of failures are serious: 41.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
Typical mileage
Half of all Wrangler Sahara Autos tested had between 52,571 and 102,214 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 75,549 median miles, the Wrangler Sahara Auto has 0.034 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto has a 74.2% MOT pass rate based on 306 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 34 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 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is 75,549 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 52,571 and 102,214 miles.
Buying a used Wrangler Sahara Auto?
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 74.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £92 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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