2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

381 MOT tests in 2024. 83.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.7%
Failed or needed repairs16.3%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 381 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.3%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  5. Side repeaters: not working1.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  8. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.7%
  2. Brakes3.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  5. Suspension2.9%
  6. Body & chassis2.4%
  7. Tyres1.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.9%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 83.7% of 2018 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 381 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).