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EA08 BFL

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,367 mi
Last recorded166,367 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 BFL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 166,367 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 159,638 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 154,045 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 144,258 miles

slight play in top front balljoints

Pass 21 Jan 2021 135,288 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,352 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,887 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,317 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,317 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,190 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,942 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,289 miles

o/s/r tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 6 Jan 2014 39,033 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 3 Jan 2013 25,088 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,109 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 9,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 9,745 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited?

Based on 2,239 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 82
Side repeater not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Headlamp aim too high 40
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EA08 BFL is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA08 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA08 BFL registered?

EA08 BFL is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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