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WJ08 WJU

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WJU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 83,545 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 82,895 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,931 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 81,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 80,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,467 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 77,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,587 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 68,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,512 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 59,241 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 59,241 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2015 54,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,974 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A?

Based on 2,878 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,856
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 141
Registration plate lamp not working 82
Side repeater not working 64
Headlamp aim too high 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
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WJ08 WJU is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 70,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ08 WJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ08 WJU registered?

WJ08 WJU is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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