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H9 ADK

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,891 mi
Last recorded114,891 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 ADK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 114,891 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 114,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,849 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 106,849 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive outer half shaft oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 106,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive outer half shaft oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 105,343 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,144 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,020 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs rusty on inner faces. pads look worn viewed with wheels on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,107 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,620 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,421 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,420 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,449 miles

Slight reduced braking surface on nearside frond brake disc on inside face.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 50,449 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Slight reduced braking surface on nearside frond brake disc on inside face.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,956 miles

Lift in both offside and nearside upper and lower suspension ball joints,with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Very slight movement in offside rear hub when wheel pushed and pulled with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 40,956 miles

Lift in both offside and nearside upper and lower suspension ball joints,with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Very slight movement in offside rear hub when wheel pushed and pulled with vehicle raised and wheel free.

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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H9 ADK is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H9 ADK, 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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H9 ADK is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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