Jeep WRANGLER - 2008
336.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep WRANGLER, model year 2008.
Sample size: 165 cars, 365 tests and 1,227 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 165 cars
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler has an overall defect rate of 336 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly below the average of 337 per 100 vehicles for that year. While tyre wear is a common issue, the Wrangler stands out positively in the categories of Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, and Other, showing significantly lower defect rates than average. However, it performs worse than average in Steering, Lights & Electrics, and Equipment, with notably higher defect rates. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with age, particularly for higher mileage ranges.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 165 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 1.3% worse
134.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 216.7% worse
57.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 9.1% better
23.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 40.9% worse
129.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 33.6% better
206.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 4.9% better
48.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 274.3% worse
37.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
- A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
Other
▲ 20.1% better
32.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 119
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
Serious faults (Top 10)
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A transmission: joint, belt or chain excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has only one lamp or all lamps not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 10