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BV08 LYF

2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

22,335 mi
Last recorded22,335 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass69,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LYF
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,335 miles

front brake pads look low

o/s/f shock absorber is leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2011 22,335 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads look low

o/s/f shock absorber is leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2011 22,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Compass?

Based on 6,206 MOT tests across 457 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,335
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
457
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 77
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
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BV08 LYF is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 69,515 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 Chrysler-jeep Compass fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 LYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BV08 LYF registered?

BV08 LYF is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 LYF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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