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RF08 FHJ

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,843 mi
Last recorded113,843 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 FHJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 113,843 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 113,830 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,213 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,717 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 98,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,121 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 94,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,722 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 84,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,624 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,624 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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RF08 FHJ is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 70,652 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 RF08 FHJ, 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 18 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 RF08 FHJ registered?

RF08 FHJ is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is RF08 FHJ safe to buy?

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