2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

298 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 298 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Side repeaters: not working3.7%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.7%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.0%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.5%
  2. Brakes13.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  5. Suspension2.3%
  6. Tyres2.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: damaged to the extent that it does not function3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2016 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2016 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 298 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were side repeaters: not working; headlamp aim: too high; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

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