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2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,622 mi
Last recorded53,622 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto50,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 AUF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake functions when lever is towards end of its travel

Fail 9 Jun 2026 53,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake functions when lever is towards end of its travel

Fail 2 Jun 2026 53,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake functions when lever is towards end of its travel

Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,434 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 51,434 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 38,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,863 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,821 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Chassis slightly corroded.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 36,821 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Chassis slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 32,756 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 24 May 2019 28,836 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear.

To clean for emissions test.

Fail 15 May 2019 28,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear.

To clean for emissions test.

Pass 17 May 2018 26,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,575 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?

Based on 1,553 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
4,865
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 17
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DV12 AUF is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 50,094 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 Crd 197 Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV12 AUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV12 AUF is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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