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DU08 FWH

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FWH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 117,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,337 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 97,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 85,900 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,514 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2022 81,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,322 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2021 77,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,088 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,118 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 46,600 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 16 May 2013 46,600 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 11 May 2012 37,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,240 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A?

Based on 2,878 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,856
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 141
Registration plate lamp not working 82
Side repeater not working 64
Headlamp aim too high 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
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DU08 FWH is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 70,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 FWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU08 FWH registered?

DU08 FWH is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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