Jeep reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 34 of 52 makes
65,521 Jeep cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 26.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Jeep is 4% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 11.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
Jeep models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 133 | 23.9% | – | 9,081 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 103 | 31.8% | – | 8,347 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 102 | 23.7% | 9.4% | 5,333 |
| Jeep Renegade | 86 | 24.9% | 10.5% | 28,275 |
| Jeep Compass | 79 | 24.4% | 13.7% | 10,823 |
Jeep MOT failure rate by age
What Jeep cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 9.6% | About average |
| Suspension | 6.3% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.1% | About average |
| Brakes | 5.7% | About average |
| Visibility | 3.9% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.8% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 3.5% | ▲ 2.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 1.9% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | About average |
Most common Jeep MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working3.2% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Jeep cars reliable?
By MOT results, Jeep ranks 34 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 96 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 26.3% of Jeep cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Jeep?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee, with a score of 133. The lowest-scoring is the Compass (79).
›What do Jeep cars fail their MOT on?
Steering: 3.5% of Jeep MOTs failed on it, 2.2 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Position lamp: not working”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.