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WR08 DMX

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,275 mi
Last recorded38,275 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 DMX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 38,275 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 38,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 37,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 36,621 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 36,607 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all 4 shocks corroded

fuel tank guard corroded and holed

under side corroded and scabby

Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,344 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 34,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,416 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 33,413 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 31,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight surface corrosion across various suspension brake and steering components

Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,911 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 30,908 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2016 29,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 27,985 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,998 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 26,998 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 25,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,583 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 24,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 22,352 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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WR08 DMX is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WR08 DMX, 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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WR08 DMX is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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