2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

155 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working4.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.6%
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.9%
  9. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested1.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.6%
  2. Brakes20.6%
  3. Suspension12.9%
  4. Body & chassis11.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Steering4.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.6%
  8. Wheels2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.1%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  4. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission10.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.7%

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: rear fog lamp: 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 2000 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2000 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 155 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Jeep Wrangler?

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

Is the 2000 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).