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VN11 XAU

2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,307 mi
Last recorded97,307 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto47,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 XAU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 97,307 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,249 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 80,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,058 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 52,904 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,202 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,232 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,178 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2016 29,757 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to windscreen

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 16,812 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?

Based on 1,553 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
4,865
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 17
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VN11 XAU is a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 47,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN11 XAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN11 XAU is a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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