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MJ08 WDV

2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,160 mi
Last recorded91,160 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 WDV
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 91,160 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and generally underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 91,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and generally underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,547 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2024 87,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face worn down due to brake pad not being there (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

hi level stop lamp has a few bulbs not working

spare tyre under inflated

transmission fluid pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,982 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 83,972 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail UJ WORN OUT !!!! (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,100 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 69,100 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,647 miles

Front flexi brake pipes metal pipes corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front flexi brake pipes metal pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,538 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2016 48,358 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Brake discs corroded

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 May 2016 48,358 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Brake discs corroded

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 43,395 miles

Rear brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

Slight movement in all anti roll bar links

Fail 26 May 2015 43,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

Slight movement in all anti roll bar links

Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,867 miles

All shocker bodies slightly corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,867 miles

All shocker bodies slightly corroded

o/s/r seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 10 May 2013 31,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

high level stop lamp missing

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 May 2012 25,387 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 25,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 19,470 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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MJ08 WDV is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MJ08 WDV, 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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MJ08 WDV is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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