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V18 SGH

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,103 mi
Last recorded100,103 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 SGH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,633 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess touching exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 88,257 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess touching exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 77,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,404 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 70,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,327 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,183 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,714 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 45,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 35,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,372 miles

nearside front suspension ball joints have alot of free play

offside front suspension ball joints have alot of free play

Fail 11 Aug 2011 26,367 miles

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

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

hand brake spreader levers siezed

nearside front suspension ball joints have alot of free play

offside front suspension ball joints have alot of free play

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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V18 SGH is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V18 SGH, 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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What year was V18 SGH registered?

V18 SGH is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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