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SV08 KBO

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KBO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 74,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,590 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 65,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,202 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,035 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 23,035 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,723 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 9,332 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 9,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited?

Based on 2,239 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 82
Side repeater not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Headlamp aim too high 40
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SV08 KBO is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV08 KBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV08 KBO registered?

SV08 KBO is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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