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NX09 YJU

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,034 mi
Last recorded166,034 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A65,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 YJU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 166,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 162,058 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Apr 2024 162,058 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 May 2023 152,802 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2023 152,789 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2022 143,686 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 143,686 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 134,877 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 134,877 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 127,131 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 127,131 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 117,163 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 117,163 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 106,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 106,186 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,849 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,654 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,848 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,663 miles

O/S/F drivshaft outer UJ has slight play.

Pass 15 May 2012 37,120 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A?

Based on 2,878 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,856
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 141
Registration plate lamp not working 82
Side repeater not working 64
Headlamp aim too high 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
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NX09 YJU is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A 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 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 65,856 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 Unlimit A fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX09 YJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX09 YJU registered?

NX09 YJU is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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