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R555 RGA

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

144,390 mi
Last recorded144,390 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 RGA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 144,390 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (slighty play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.8mm )+slighty cracking +(Various small cut on tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhuast box slighty deteriroated

Fail 13 Oct 2025 143,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (slighty play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.8mm )+slighty cracking +(Various small cut on tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhuast box slighty deteriroated

Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear exhuast slighty deteriorated

TML on dash

Fail 7 Oct 2024 131,198 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak but not excessive

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

Rear exhuast slighty deteriorated

TML on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,654 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 118,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,440 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside front tyre slightly perished and wearing low

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorsted

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Tyre pressure warning light on

Various slight oil weeps

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,201 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 96,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,535 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 81,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 63,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,246 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,796 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,796 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 30,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,678 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,068 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,044 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 9,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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R555 RGA is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R555 RGA, 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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R555 RGA is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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