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YX61 VNM

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

White Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto50,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VNM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,196 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 82,187 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,663 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 80,663 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive fuel leak ( road test ) 4 x4 (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive diesel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn u/j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,218 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 75,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,587 miles

Hand Brake performance on limits

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively U/J coupling (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,218 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 68,218 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 63,505 miles

Hand Brake performance 18% minimum pass 16%

Fail 29 Jan 2020 63,505 miles

Hand Brake performance 18% minimum pass 16%

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,781 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 51,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,798 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?

Based on 1,553 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
4,865
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 17
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YX61 VNM is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in White with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 50,094 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 Crd 197 Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX61 VNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX61 VNM is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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