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K31 GHB

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,284 mi
Last recorded142,284 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited73,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 GHB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 142,284 miles

all steering joint rubber boots perishing

handbrake travel

n/s/f outer driveshaft uj worn / slight play

Pass 17 May 2025 136,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel pipe ends corroded on brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavily corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH wipers splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle underside heavily corroded front to rear

Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 136,748 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 133,490 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 133,111 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

raer exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 15 Jul 2020 100,978 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 100,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

vehicle under body/chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,414 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 21 Jun 2019 90,961 miles

Brake performance not tested due to both nearside brakes binding unable to turn wheels (1.2.1 (g))

Front Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake binding (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,145 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside offside park brake no working (3.7.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,161 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in o/s and n/s front drive shaft ujs

Fail 25 Jun 2012 12,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,029 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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K31 GHB is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,176 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 K31 GHB, 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 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K31 GHB is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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