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V1 ELK

2008 Jeep Wrangler

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler81,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 ELK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 138,416 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 138,396 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 134,666 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 103,342 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 103,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front tyres deteriorated

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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V1 ELK is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 81,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V1 ELK registered?

V1 ELK is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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