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SV08 XRE

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,513 mi
Last recorded35,513 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 XRE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 35,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 31,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 26,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 26,514 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 22,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both lower and upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both lower and upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 20,436 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 22,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,879 miles

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 XRE is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

SV08 XRE is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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