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RE09 SYZ

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,063 mi
Last recorded129,063 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A65,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 SYZ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,023 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 125,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 122,436 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,229 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 82,886 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 82,881 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,214 miles

Front diff. leaking oil.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sump leaking oil.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,827 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 70,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 64,003 miles

225/70/18

o/s/f tyre wearing on outa edge

rear back box rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,394 miles

255/70r18

offside front and offside rear tyre close to wearbars

Fail 24 Aug 2015 57,394 miles

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

255/70r18

offside front and offside rear tyre close to wearbars

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,055 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,423 miles

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

brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 32,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

brake discs corroed slightly on edges

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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RE09 SYZ is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE09 SYZ, 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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RE09 SYZ is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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