2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A 2.8L Diesel · R80 FEY
2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A (2.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 155,461 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMIT A
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R80 FEY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 155,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R80 FEY Mileage History
- 24/06/201141,436 mi
- 23/03/201369,001 mi+27,565 mi
- 20/03/201483,015 mi+14,014 mi
- 07/04/201595,016 mi+12,001 mi
- 05/08/201599,495 mi+4,479 mi
- 01/08/2016122,651 mi+23,156 mi
- 25/07/2017133,005 mi+10,354 mi
- 11/08/2017133,111 mi+106 mi
- 02/08/2018140,398 mi+7,287 mi
- 28/08/2020143,259 mi+2,861 mi
- 01/10/2020143,280 mi+21 mi
- 28/09/2021152,117 mi+8,837 mi
- 15/09/2022153,665 mi+1,548 mi
- 26/09/2023154,999 mi+1,334 mi
- 26/09/2023154,999 mi
- 12/06/2024155,391 mi+392 mi
- 13/09/2025155,461 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 8,017 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R80 FEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A (R80 FEY) between June 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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