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M217 MKE

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,907 mi
Last recorded104,907 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 MKE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 104,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 99,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,034 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,455 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2022 92,454 miles

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,830 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 89,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,755 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 79,748 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid badly discolored (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,478 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,931 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,430 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,679 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 52,669 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited?

Based on 2,239 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 82
Side repeater not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Headlamp aim too high 40
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M217 MKE is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M217 MKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M217 MKE is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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