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Y40 BUC

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,297 mi
Last recorded91,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A65,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 BUC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 91,297 miles

Emission test not carried out due to technical fault with smoke meter

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 81,954 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 75,430 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 74,428 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 74,428 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,484 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,111 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 61,110 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Not E11 compliant. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,855 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,855 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,980 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,230 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 28,230 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,662 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 20,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 13,276 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 9,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y40 BUC is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 65,856 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 Y40 BUC, 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 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y40 BUC is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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