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FIB 5047

2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,704 mi
Last recorded121,704 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 5047
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 121,704 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 121,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 120,775 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 120,775 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Towbar attachment insecure Ball hitch bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,416 miles

Front and rear all brake pipes covered in under seal not allowing full inspection

Nearside front Side repeater lens missing which has no effect on emitted light

Fail 6 Dec 2023 119,408 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside front and offside front x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front and rear all brake pipes covered in under seal not allowing full inspection

Nearside front Side repeater lens missing which has no effect on emitted light

Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,866 miles

Front and rear all brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 14 Nov 2022 116,866 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front and rear all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2020 103,613 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail by wheel (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,812 miles

Front and rear flexible brake pipes have advanced corrosion

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft universal joint has slight movement

Fail 3 Jun 2019 83,812 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear flexible brake pipes have advanced corrosion

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft universal joint has slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,048 miles

All brake hose feral s have minor corrosion

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,207 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,788 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 55,788 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,657 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,081 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 38,331 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,331 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)

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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FIB 5047 is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,937 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FIB 5047, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FIB 5047 registered?

FIB 5047 is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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