Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
From 306 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 16 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 8 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 8 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.6% of Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 22.2% 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 £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 76.9% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2011 | 60.3% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
Typical mileage
Half of all Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Autos tested had between 44,915 and 80,663 miles on the clock.
At 63,736 median miles, the Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto has 0.05 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 Crd 197 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto has a 68% MOT pass rate based on 306 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator 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 Crd 197 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is 63,736 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,915 and 80,663 miles.
Buying a used Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 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 68% pass rate and an average repair bill of £72 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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