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GF08 YYX

2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,429 mi
Last recorded47,429 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot72,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YYX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,429 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 47,428 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 28,897 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 28,853 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 28,853 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,850 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded and lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, slight play ()

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

Pass 9 May 2019 28,116 miles

Rear Both rear discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 27,155 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 27,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 25,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 24,415 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 24,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 21,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 20,401 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 7 May 2013 16,812 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,244 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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GF08 YYX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF08 YYX, 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 GF08 YYX registered?

GF08 YYX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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