Jeep Wrangler 2.5
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 993 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
993
Highest Pass Rate
1997 (74%)
Years Covered
6
About the Jeep Wrangler 2.5
The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 was MOT tested 993 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1993 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 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 lpg versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1997 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 341 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 63%. The 11 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
Newer Jeep Wrangler 2.5s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 94,401 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 85,886 miles.
Compared to the Jeep brand average of 78%, the Wrangler 2.5 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jeep models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
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.
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Questions about the Jeep Wrangler 2.5
Is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5 reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (1993 to 1998), the Jeep Wrangler 2.5 averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 993 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1997 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.
Which year Jeep Wrangler 2.5 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 63%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Jeep Wrangler 2.5s more reliable?
Newer Jeep Wrangler 2.5s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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