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KJ08 GGU

2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,633 mi
Last recorded71,633 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd77,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 GGU
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 71,633 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 71,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,623 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 54,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 54,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,394 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all sides front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,145 miles

Slight play to n/s/f steering arm

Fail 30 Aug 2016 34,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play to n/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,328 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 28 Aug 2015 27,253 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,535 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,939 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 21,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 15,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,182 miles

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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KJ08 GGU is a 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJ08 GGU, 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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What year was KJ08 GGU registered?

KJ08 GGU is a 2008 Jeep Compass Limited Crd, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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