Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 16 model years from 1,888 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

1,888

Highest Pass Rate

1999 (78%)

Years Covered

About the Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler

The Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler was MOT tested 1,888 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 16 model years (1993 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 model has the highest pass rate at 78% from 127 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 68%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Older Chrysler-Jeep Wranglers tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 3 percentage points across model years.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 112,205 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 91,338 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2777cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,641

Per month£220/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2011 details

How reliable is the Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Chrysler-Jeep brand average+1% (74% avg)

Best to worst year spread10 percentage points

Reliability trendDeclining over years

Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2011	75%	57	91,338 mi
2010	87%	84	87,134 mi
2009	74%	268	95,267 mi
2008	68%	166	105,750 mi
2007	75%	122	99,194 mi
2006	73%	44	73,058 mi
2004	83%	54	76,054 mi
2001	69%	64	79,317 mi
2000	70%	88	87,094 mi
1999	78%	127	86,828 mi
1998	76%	307	98,699 mi
1997	73%	270	98,945 mi
1996	75%	57	81,776 mi
1995	85%	47	102,343 mi
1994	64%	47	91,422 mi
1993	78%	86	112,205 mi

Questions about the Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler

Is the Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler reliable?

Across its 16 model years in our data (1993 to 2011), the Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 1,888 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1999 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 78%.

Which year Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 68%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.