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GL08 GKF

2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,432 mi
Last recorded146,432 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 GKF
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 146,432 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 146,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,852 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 144,852 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 140,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone bracket ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 136,888 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side only just working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system under wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone bracket ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 123,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 123,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,095 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 110,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brakes binding slightly.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,240 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 80,220 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,034 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,034 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,773 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front hub seal leaking. No oil on brakes

Fail 11 Jul 2012 40,773 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front hub seal leaking. No oil on brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,070 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 29,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GL08 GKF is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GL08 GKF, 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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GL08 GKF is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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