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J9 RED

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,932 mi
Last recorded106,932 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited65,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RED
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 106,932 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 106,906 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 106,656 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 99,098 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 98,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sump badly damaged not leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,815 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Central Head rest not fitted at time of test?

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

The coolant level is below minimum?

The engine sump is damaged but not leaking

This vehicle has a heavy duty front winch bumper fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2023 94,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Central Head rest not fitted at time of test?

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

The coolant level is below minimum?

The engine sump is damaged but not leaking

This vehicle has a heavy duty front winch bumper fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,604 miles

Central Head rest not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 90,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Central Head rest not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,545 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 85,396 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside handbrake efficiency only just met requires attention.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,524 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,053 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,822 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,984 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 38,933 miles

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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J9 RED is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,569 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 J9 RED, 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 17 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 J9 RED registered?

J9 RED is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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