2017 Jeep Wrangler · 1,151 MOT tests
2017 Jeep Wrangler reliability
2017 Jeep Wranglers fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Wrangler years (1,151 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Wranglers: 26%)
- 21.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Wranglers: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 35,528
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,151
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 12.6% of tests fail here (211% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.6%
- Brakes4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Suspension2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Tyres1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too high 1.74%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Side repeater not working 1.56%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.48%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 1.3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (5.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.82%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.22%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.04%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
2017 Jeep Wranglers fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Wrangler years (1,151 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too high (1.74% of tests), side repeater not working (1.56% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (1.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Jeep Wrangler have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Jeep Wrangler shows 35,528 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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