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AU08 PZH

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,689 mi
Last recorded104,689 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PZH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 97,031 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 76,882 miles

front and rear pads low

Fail 20 May 2017 76,840 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front and rear pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,018 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both outer belts (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,018 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both outer belts (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2014 58,750 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2014 58,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 55,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,489 miles

Headlamps set to lowest settings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU08 PZH is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 70,652 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 Unlimit A fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 PZH, 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 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 PZH registered?

AU08 PZH is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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