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VO08 JZP

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 JZP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,717 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,546 miles

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

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front and hose has a slight seepage of fluid (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Engine sump corroded and seeping oil.

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear shock absorber lower casings corroded both sides of vehicle.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at link with steering drop arm,advise attention. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,714 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 89,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,582 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension stub axal slight lift

Fail 27 Feb 2014 65,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s front suspension stub axal slight lift

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,850 miles

o/s and n/s upper and lower arms have slight lift in ball joints

Fail 15 Feb 2013 51,491 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S and N/S/F upper amd lower arms have slight lift in ball joints

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.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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VO08 JZP is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO08 JZP, 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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VO08 JZP is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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