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L21 TJR

2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot73,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 TJR
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPatriot
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 140,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 140,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear diff grabing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,672 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 124,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm link bar bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm link bar bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 124,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm link bar bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm link bar bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,513 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under bonnet covers fitted not allowing a detailed inspection of all components

Undertrays fitted not allowing a detailed inspection of all components

Fail 22 Jul 2016 113,513 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under bonnet covers fitted not allowing a detailed inspection of all components

Undertrays fitted not allowing a detailed inspection of all components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,604 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 79,572 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,836 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,675 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L21 TJR is a 2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 73,542 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 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 L21 TJR, 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 17 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Patriot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L21 TJR is a 2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot, first registered on 27 February 2009.

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