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FA08 JZJ

2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,099 mi
Last recorded147,099 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A87,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JZJ
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 147,099 miles

osr wheel bearing slight play-rear brake discs corroded and pitted-

parking brake passed on limit-rear anti roll bar links slight play-all coil springs corroded-inner steering rack arms slight play-front balljoints slight lift-

under body corroded- oil leak-rear shocker bushes perished-rear front middle chassie legs corroded-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-inner sills corroded-

Fail 18 May 2026 147,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

osr wheel bearing slight play-rear brake discs corroded and pitted-

parking brake passed on limit-rear anti roll bar links slight play-all coil springs corroded-inner steering rack arms slight play-front balljoints slight lift-

under body corroded- oil leak-rear shocker bushes perished-rear front middle chassie legs corroded-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-inner sills corroded-

Pass 3 Apr 2025 146,036 miles

front subframe and suspension arms corroded-rear/middle/front chassie legs corroded-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-inner sills corroded-

oil leak-rear anti roll bar corroded-rear suspension arms corroded-under vehicle and components corroded-rear diff corroded-rear brake pads wearing low-

Fail 29 Mar 2025 146,034 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front subframe and suspension arms corroded-rear/middle/front chassie legs corroded-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-inner sills corroded-

oil leak-rear anti roll bar corroded-rear suspension arms corroded-under vehicle and components corroded-rear diff corroded-rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 27 Mar 2024 145,005 miles

front subframe + suspension arms corroded-front to rear chassis legs corroded-inner sills corroded-oil leak-rear axle corroded-front coil springs corroded-rear diff corroded

rear suspension arms corroded-rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 144,033 miles

front brake pipes corroded-front subframe corroded-diff corroded-rear anti roll bar corroded-o/s/f tyre feathering-rear axle corroded-both front suspension arms corroded-both rear tie bar corroded-

o s r tyre worn low- n s r tyre edges worn-

oil leak-front sub frame corroded-middle chassie leg corroded-inner sills corroded-coil springs corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted/juddering-

Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,080 miles

front brake pipes corroded-front subframe corroded-diff corroded-rear anti roll bar corroded-o/s/f tyre feathering-

oil leak-front sub frame corroded-middle chassie leg corroded-inner sills corroded-coil springs corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted/juddering-

Pass 29 Jan 2020 137,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 132,545 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 132,544 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn osr/nsr D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 123,554 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 98,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,848 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A?

Based on 39,201 MOT tests across 2,444 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,927
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 636
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 570
position lamp(s) not working 561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 445
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 380
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FA08 JZJ is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 87,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA08 JZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA08 JZJ is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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