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SO03 ART

2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

111,948 mi
Last recorded111,948 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ART
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 111,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 105,944 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 105,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 101,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,363 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 95,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,047 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 93,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,168 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 81,168 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 79,582 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light is on dashboard

Fail 27 Jul 2018 79,578 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light is on dashboard

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,758 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,758 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,748 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint nearside and offside outer (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Side repeater not working nearside and offside (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,719 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,437 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,275 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 45,296 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,743 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 39,743 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,866 miles

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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SO03 ART is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 SO03 ART, 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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SO03 ART is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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