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YH59 JWO

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,157 mi
Last recorded156,157 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A65,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 JWO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 156,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2026 156,124 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 149,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear axle slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Apr 2024 138,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 130,997 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 130,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated universal joint on limit (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 125,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Universal joint worn

Pass 13 Apr 2021 117,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2021 117,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2020 113,635 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255.70.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,255 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 111,255 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,965 miles

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

Rear diff slight oil leak from gasket

Slight transmission fluid leak from fromt pipes

Pass 1 May 2014 67,196 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 66,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 50,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YH59 JWO is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH59 JWO, 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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YH59 JWO is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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