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HY08 VCX

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,254 mi
Last recorded60,254 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VCX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,254 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,015 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 53,005 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 52,612 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 52,518 miles

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

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,332 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,944 miles

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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HY08 VCX is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY08 VCX, 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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HY08 VCX is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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