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F3 JPB

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,470 mi
Last recorded114,470 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 JPB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 114,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,885 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,067 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,919 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 108,846 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,357 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,982 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 105,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 98,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 87,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 87,813 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,771 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 60,056 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 59,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,080 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,337 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,628 miles

MIL on.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 36,628 miles

MIL on.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,043 miles

O/S/F wiper split.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,009 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 29,576 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front suspention ball joints wearing/lift. N/S close to manufacture limits

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight splitting drivers wiper

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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F3 JPB is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F3 JPB, 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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F3 JPB is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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