2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

125 MOT tests in 2024. 66.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time66.4%
Failed or needed repairs33.6%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 125 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Side repeaters: not working6.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.2%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.2%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.4%
  2. Brakes20.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  4. Suspension3.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Body & chassis2.4%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%

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: side repeaters: not working. 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 2011 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 66.4% of 2011 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 125 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were side repeaters: not working; stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).