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X23 VYX

2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto57,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 VYX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 116,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 115,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,633 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 105,612 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking but not excessively

Fail 20 Aug 2024 105,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 95,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 95,941 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,622 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front outer UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,016 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 89,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,511 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 85,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 85,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,354 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 79,354 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,853 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 63,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush steering damper loose (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,545 miles

Steering damper bush is slightly worn

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 5 Oct 2013 38,176 miles

steering damper bush worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 18,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,953 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto?

Based on 4,770 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
2,739
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 62
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X23 VYX is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 57,639 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 Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X23 VYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X23 VYX is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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