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FL08 SEA

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,099 mi
Last recorded96,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited80,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 SEA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 96,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drive shaft universal joint has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank cover corroded

underbody coated in black waxoyl

Pass 20 May 2025 94,308 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 94,308 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 92,104 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts On steering shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,809 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 78,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 77,499 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 77,499 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,184 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 44,835 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,952 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 43,943 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2016 41,103 miles

baby seat fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 41,103 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 38,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,901 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited?

Based on 2,518 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,691
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 85
Headlamp aim too high 53
Registration plate lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
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FL08 SEA is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 80,536 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 Sport Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL08 SEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FL08 SEA registered?

FL08 SEA is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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