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J99 PYW

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,270 mi
Last recorded84,270 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A65,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 PYW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,270 miles

all step supports very rusty

fuel tank shield rusty

osr hub seal leak

Pass 6 Aug 2024 81,206 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever near maximum travel

Pass 9 Aug 2023 79,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 79,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water not reaching screen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,450 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in axle cross joint.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Slight play in axle cross joint.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,584 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 54,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,188 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 46,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 42,055 miles

both rear tyres getting low

off side front tyre getting low

Fail 25 Apr 2017 41,687 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front brakes slightly stiff to turn

both rear tyres getting low

off side front tyre getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2016 34,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,365 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 26,365 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,423 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A?

Based on 2,878 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,856
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 141
Registration plate lamp not working 82
Side repeater not working 64
Headlamp aim too high 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
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J99 PYW is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 65,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J99 PYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J99 PYW is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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