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FJ59 NUP

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,867 mi
Last recorded157,867 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited73,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 NUP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 157,867 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on

Fail 22 Aug 2024 157,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on

Pass 29 Jun 2023 143,138 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 143,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 131,173 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 130,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 112,804 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 112,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,252 miles

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front head light lose in holder

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,692 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 86,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,176 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,651 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 68,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil level below minimum when brought in

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 56,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,554 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,687 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,672 miles

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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FJ59 NUP is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,176 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 Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ59 NUP, 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 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ59 NUP is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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