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L31 VRA

2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 VRA
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 130,395 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 127,857 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 124,406 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 124,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 114,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 114,589 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,177 miles

Both Front Lower Ball Joint Slight Play

Engine Management Light On

Front Wipers Smeary

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Parking Brake Low Effort - Adjustment Required

Rear Differential Damp

Side Step Mounting Brackets Corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2021 97,176 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Both Front Lower Ball Joint Slight Play

Engine Management Light On

Front Wipers Smeary

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Parking Brake Low Effort - Adjustment Required

Rear Differential Damp

Side Step Mounting Brackets Corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2020 84,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,413 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,403 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,054 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,693 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,693 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,607 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 47,603 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Lamp broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,214 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 18 Feb 2015 44,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,400 miles

N/S wiper rubber getting worn

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 40,400 miles

N/S wiper rubber getting worn

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,142 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 36,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs badly rusted on inner faces

orange marker lights fitted to both front body wings

Fail 22 Feb 2011 25,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs badly rusted on inner faces

orange marker lights fitted to both front body wings

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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L31 VRA is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L31 VRA, 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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L31 VRA is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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