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EO08 SYX

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,471 mi
Last recorded188,471 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 SYX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 188,471 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 183,493 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 183,476 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2023 172,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 165,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 158,421 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 158,418 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 147,898 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 142,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to flexi , is painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to flexi is painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 142,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to flexi , is painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to flexi is painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 134,085 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 125,855 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 125,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,823 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 116,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,867 miles

N/S/F upper and lower suspension ball joints have some lift

Small oil swear on rear differnetial

Steering linkage bolt is touching the front differential casing

Steering linkage rubber bush worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited?

Based on 2,239 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 82
Side repeater not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Headlamp aim too high 40
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EO08 SYX is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO08 SYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EO08 SYX registered?

EO08 SYX is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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