CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY08 KNU

2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Red Diesel 2777cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,312 mi
Last recorded109,312 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler-jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 KNU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes corroded going into brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear signs of dampness on back plate requires investigation

Pass 28 Nov 2024 105,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on all brake pipes connected to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear back plate signs of dampness requires further investigation

Fail 6 Nov 2024 105,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on all brake pipes connected to brake flexi hoses x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear back plate signs of dampness requires further investigation

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,922 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,758 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,378 miles

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

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 Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,320 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 88,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine sump ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 83,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,736 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,017 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 76,990 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 69,237 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 69,155 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 61,899 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 61,860 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,850 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
Full Chrysler-jeep Wrangler reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY08 KNU is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,937 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 KNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY08 KNU?

You can check the full history of YY08 KNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY08 KNU registered?

YY08 KNU is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is YY08 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 KNU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY08 KNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY08 KNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.