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WV08 KYC

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

585,682 mi
Last recorded585,682 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 KYC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 585,682 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank mounting plate coroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 569,923 miles

fuel tank mounts coroding

Fail 14 Mar 2025 569,923 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn n/s & o/s outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank carrier coroding

Pass 22 Mar 2024 546,663 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel tank under tray coroding

Fail 21 Mar 2024 546,631 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel tank under tray coroding

Pass 13 Mar 2023 520,372 miles

fuel tank under gaurd coroding

Pass 10 Mar 2022 492,459 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank under cover coroding

Pass 1 Mar 2021 467,631 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 467,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 463,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 463,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 430,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 430,044 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 394,117 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 394,117 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 354,378 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 354,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 314,859 miles

n/s hand brake reading low

o/s windscreen slight crack

rear tyres wearing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 277,592 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 277,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 254,021 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 253,273 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 215,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 170,414 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 123,679 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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WV08 KYC is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WV08 KYC, 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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WV08 KYC is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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