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AE57 VFY

2008 Jeep Patriot

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,539 mi
Last recorded163,539 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Jeep Patriot72,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 VFY
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 163,539 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 145,117 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 144,298 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 134,877 miles

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

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 134,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Patriot?

Based on 4,760 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 254
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 101
position lamp(s) not working 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 92
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AE57 VFY is a 2008 Jeep Patriot in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 72,136 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 Patriot fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 VFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Patriot typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Patriot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE57 VFY registered?

AE57 VFY is a 2008 Jeep Patriot, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE57 VFY safe to buy?

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