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OE08 DYW

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,657 mi
Last recorded104,657 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 DYW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer U/J worn and may need to be replaced soon.(joints dry no lub)

Offside Front Outer U/J worn and may need to be replaced soon.(joints dry no lub)

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 92,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,328 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,465 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,370 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,788 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,641 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,254 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,644 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s hand brake lower performance than n/s

Fail 26 Jun 2013 29,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,456 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 17,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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OE08 DYW is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE08 DYW, 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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What year was OE08 DYW registered?

OE08 DYW is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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