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KU08 YMR

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,730 mi
Last recorded62,730 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YMR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 62,730 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 62,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,061 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,441 miles

rear heat-shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocks are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 49,439 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat-shield is insecure

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 45,185 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,563 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 38,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 32,782 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 32,647 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 32,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,514 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,666 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 30,666 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers worn to excess (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,253 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 29,253 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 27,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,766 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2014 25,766 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,770 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 18,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,988 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 14,988 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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KU08 YMR is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KU08 YMR, 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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KU08 YMR is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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