2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

621 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 621 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.0%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  4. Brakes2.1%
  5. Tyres1.9%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Suspension1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play4.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.6%

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: 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 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2019 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 621 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).