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VK08 XYC

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XYC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 104,775 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 86,685 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,205 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 71,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions too clean

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,316 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 29 May 2012 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre has very uneven wear to tyre

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,790 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 46,726 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 May 2011 44,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
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VK08 XYC is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 XYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK08 XYC registered?

VK08 XYC is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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