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S44 MTL

2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 MTL
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,691 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,456 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 88,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding calliper siezed , (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,851 miles

Nearside Front damp at hub

Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,923 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 78,036 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,942 miles

steering damper misting oil

Fail 9 Aug 2018 69,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

steering damper misting oil

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering lock faulty

Fail 9 Aug 2017 63,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering lock faulty

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,047 miles

excessive leak at nearside front driveshaft seal

Fail 24 Aug 2016 52,047 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

bind at nearing front brake

excessive leak at nearside front driveshaft seal

Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 45,490 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 45,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 34,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 May 2014 34,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 May 2013 25,282 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 25,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 19,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 May 2012 19,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2011 15,129 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 15,128 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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S44 MTL is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Silver 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,937 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S44 MTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S44 MTL is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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