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GU08 XHV

2008 Jeep Patriot

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,813 mi
Last recorded18,813 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Patriot72,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XHV
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 18,813 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 16,906 miles

Back seats down at time of test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 16,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Back seats down at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 15,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 13,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 12,600 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 12,597 miles

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

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Pass 10 May 2021 11,782 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 11,144 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,281 miles

Tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 6,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 6,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 3,979 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 3,135 miles

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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GU08 XHV is a 2008 Jeep Patriot in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU08 XHV, 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 GU08 XHV registered?

GU08 XHV is a 2008 Jeep Patriot, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is GU08 XHV safe to buy?

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