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FL08 UGX

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,500 mi
Last recorded109,500 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee94,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 UGX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 109,500 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is close to min

Fail 5 Jan 2026 109,500 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level is close to min

Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,584 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 106,567 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,335 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 90,607 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 90,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 90,554 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 90,554 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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FL08 UGX is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 94,875 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 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL08 UGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL08 UGX registered?

FL08 UGX is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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