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NL12 LJK

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,913 mi
Last recorded109,913 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto50,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 LJK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 109,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,744 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 101,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,186 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 75,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,910 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,616 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 32,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?

Based on 1,553 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
4,865
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 17
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NL12 LJK is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 50,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 LJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL12 LJK is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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