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EX08 TJV

2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,867 mi
Last recorded134,867 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd77,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 TJV
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2023 134,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank refill point detached from outer 1/4 pannel

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody sealant applied

Pass 27 Feb 2022 129,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to cords 215/55 R18 Extra load (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 116,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,325 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

decelerometer test performed on brakes due to stability system working in rollers

exhaust system rubber hangers starting to perish

fuel filler neck not fastened at cap end

gearbox and differential mounts soft

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

decelerometer test performed on brakes due to stability system working in rollers

exhaust system rubber hangers starting to perish

fuel filler neck not fastened at cap end

gearbox and differential mounts soft

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,933 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 94,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2014 83,826 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,250 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 59,789 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front wing repeater lens missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited Crd?

Based on 12,644 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,484
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 303
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 160
position lamp(s) not working 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
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EX08 TJV is a 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 77,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Limited Crd fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 303 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 TJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EX08 TJV is a 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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