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PN08 AFZ

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,999 mi
Last recorded127,999 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited80,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 AFZ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 127,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Cracking. 255/70/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracking. 255/70/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 127,996 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Cracking. 255/70/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracking. 255/70/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 121,187 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 121,187 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 115,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,210 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 108,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,808 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 93,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,086 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,086 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,291 miles

front tyres close to anti roll bar

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,249 miles

o/s handbrake low effort.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,788 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in nearside front uj

Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in nearside front uj

Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 49,445 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,093 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 42,091 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited?

Based on 2,518 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,691
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 85
Headlamp aim too high 53
Registration plate lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
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PN08 AFZ is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 80,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN08 AFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PN08 AFZ is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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