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HS08 DKS

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS08 DKS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,135 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 82,128 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,858 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,858 miles

Front Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,900 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,848 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,952 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 27,952 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,504 miles

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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HS08 DKS is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS08 DKS, 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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HS08 DKS is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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