2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

181 MOT tests in 2024. 62.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.4%
Failed or needed repairs37.6%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.2%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.4%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  7. Washers: not working3.3%
  8. Service brake performance: lagging in operation2.8%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.8%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.1%
  2. Brakes32.0%
  3. Suspension18.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  6. Body & chassis5.5%
  7. Steering3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%
  4. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission8.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 62.4% of 2001 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 181 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).