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NV08 XKU

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,431 mi
Last recorded122,431 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 XKU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 122,431 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,225 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 114,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 105,478 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 105,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,153 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 91,153 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 91,136 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel lines (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,786 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 80,783 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,597 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,814 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,559 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 46,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,796 miles

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

n/s and o/s front universal joints heavily worn, not forming part of suspension

n/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,254 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,238 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 24,981 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet safety release mechanism jammed . faulty.

front reg. plate deteriorating

rear brake discs-corroding.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,879 miles

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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NV08 XKU is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV08 XKU, 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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NV08 XKU is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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