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RE08 VFY

2008 Jeep Wrangler

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,765 mi
Last recorded105,765 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler81,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VFY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 105,765 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 105,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,910 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 101,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,433 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 100,433 miles

Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 97,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,386 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 93,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,093 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,093 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,230 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,106 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,671 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 54,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,385 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,992 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,514 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 39,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,014 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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RE08 VFY is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 81,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE08 VFY registered?

RE08 VFY is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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