2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

148 MOT tests in 2024. 52.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.7%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 148 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Side repeaters: not working7.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high5.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  7. Joints: excessively worn4.1%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working4.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics58.8%
  2. Brakes36.5%
  3. Body & chassis13.5%
  4. Suspension10.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags6.8%
  6. Steering5.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.1%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced6.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2008 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 52.7% of 2008 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 148 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were side repeaters: not working; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).