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DF08 XGP

2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,999 mi
Last recorded157,999 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot72,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XGP
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 157,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d ring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front of vehicle has been damaged headlamps could be secured better

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight cracking to all tyres

vehicle has passed the emmisions test but slightly smokes

Fail 7 Feb 2020 157,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

cracking to all tyres

cracking to all tyres

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d ring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front end has had damage headlamps could be secured better

oil leak

vehicle has passed the emissions test but slightly smokes

Pass 6 Dec 2018 149,762 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 140,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear No-plate light bulb is an orange colour

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2018 140,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear No-plate light bulb is an orange colour

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2016 132,430 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 132,425 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 122,188 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 118,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 118,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 113,310 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 102,307 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 102,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,585 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Patriot?

Based on 23,873 MOT tests across 1,532 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,221
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 555
position lamp(s) not working 504
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 490
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DF08 XGP is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,852 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 Patriot fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 1,221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF08 XGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DF08 XGP registered?

DF08 XGP is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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