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VN09 PYZ

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,378 mi
Last recorded100,378 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited73,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 PYZ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,378 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 100,378 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,018 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 100,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 98,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 98,807 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,211 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 91,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,541 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 66,849 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 66,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,391 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 51,389 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front flex hose (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,749 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 26,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,930 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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VN09 PYZ is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,176 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 VN09 PYZ, 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 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN09 PYZ is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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