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LG08 JGZ

2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,020 mi
Last recorded143,020 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot72,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 JGZ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 143,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 143,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Alternator belt worn a couple of ribs off and fraying.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Just acceptable. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,333 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 127,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,490 miles

Rear silencer heat shield loose

oily mist at nearside rear shock absorber

slight movement in rear radius arm bushes

Fail 29 Jan 2019 103,485 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

oily mist at nearside rear shock absorber

slight movement in rear radius arm bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,046 miles

Offside Front drop link got tiny play in a joint

Fail 6 Feb 2018 89,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lateral inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drop link got tiny play in a joint

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,705 miles

Offside Rear tyre down to about 3 mm

Rear front radius arm bushes getting slightly softer

slight movement in rear front lateral suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,675 miles

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 15 Feb 2016 72,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres show slight more wear on inner edge

nail in nsf tyre on inner edge

slight seepage at osf shockabsorber

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,493 miles

both front tyres show slight more wear on inner edge

nail in nsf tyre on inner edge

slight seepage at osf shockabsorber

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,450 miles

both rear front radiusarm bushes got movement,not to excess

osf antiroll bar D-bush rubber slightly displaced

osf tyre shows slight more wear on inner edge

rear lower gearbox mounting getting soft

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,931 miles

drivers wiperblades smears slightly

nsr tyre got nail in it

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,213 miles

both front tyres worn more on inner edges.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 22,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres worn more on inner edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,966 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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LG08 JGZ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LG08 JGZ, 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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LG08 JGZ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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