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YK57 RKR

2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,432 mi
Last recorded135,432 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto57,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RKR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 135,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer half shaft slight leak

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

Rear differential slight leak

Pass 3 Apr 2024 118,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,457 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 109,455 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from hub

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from hub

Pass 27 Sep 2021 104,601 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlight reflectors deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm 275/55/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front axle output shaft oil seal damp

Fail 9 Sep 2021 104,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm 275/55/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front axle oil seal damp, slight leak of transmission oil

Nearside Front headlights may be for left hand drive vehicle, will need to be checked before submitting for re-test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,127 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,626 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 91,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 79,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,709 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 71,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 64,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres perished

front wipers blades split

nail in off side rear tyre

new brake pads fitted to off side front only

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2011 42,215 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,473 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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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YK57 RKR is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK57 RKR, 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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YK57 RKR is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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