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VK08 CDV

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 CDV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 135,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 127,765 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 117,122 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 117,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,816 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 96,816 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 79,586 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,133 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Lower An item not tested (Manual)

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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VK08 CDV is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK08 CDV, 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 VK08 CDV registered?

VK08 CDV is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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