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KU08 YLY

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,586 mi
Last recorded119,586 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YLY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 119,586 miles

Fuel tank guard badly corroded

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

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 9 Aug 2025 119,586 miles

Fuel tank guard badly corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 11 Jun 2024 113,303 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 113,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on with side lights (4.5.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 107,508 miles

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

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

Rear half of vehicle chassis corroded.

Fail 31 May 2023 107,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear half of vehicle chassis corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats removed time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats removed at time of test, seat belts not checked

TPMS light indicates a fault

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,172 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft outer universal joint worn

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes rubbing steering arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 84,171 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake hose bursting (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Side repeater not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft outer universal joint worn

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes rubbing steering arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,529 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 71,495 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,884 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,888 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tpms light on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,023 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tpms light on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper split on end

Fail 12 Apr 2011 27,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,071 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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KU08 YLY is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 70,652 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 Sahara Unlimit A fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 YLY, 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 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU08 YLY is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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