RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Jeep Wrangler reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·8,644 DVSA tests·2024
Across 8,644 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Jeep Wrangler cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and steering.
89%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age · beats 57% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
3,992 tests · fleet 85%
89%
8 to 12 years
3,195 tests · fleet 73%
77%
13 years and older
1,457 tests · fleet 61%
75%
Where the Wrangler fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on tyres, steering, brakes.
Share of 4 to 7 years Jeep Wrangler MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Jeep Wrangler tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Jeep Wrangler models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~8% of MOTsGrows with age
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Jeep Wrangler reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jeep Wrangler is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 57% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jeep Wrangler?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jeep Wrangler in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%; 8 to 12 years, 77%; and 13 years and older, 75%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Jeep Wrangler MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Jeep Wrangler versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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