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HJ08 MXG

2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,464 mi
Last recorded143,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd77,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 MXG
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 143,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 141,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 136,665 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 135,215 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 135,215 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 129,680 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall but no cords visable & screw in tread

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 119,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,492 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,054 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 73,054 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,375 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,350 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 61,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,173 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge o/s poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 55,173 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge o/s poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers split

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,513 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 48,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HJ08 MXG is a 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ08 MXG, 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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HJ08 MXG is a 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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