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LH08 AKY

2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,431 mi
Last recorded140,431 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass69,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 AKY
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 140,431 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 140,317 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 136,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn through primary rubber on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 136,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn through primary rubber on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,616 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 131,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,380 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 127,354 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,568 miles

Aux belt cracking

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension coverd in underseal

Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,639 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 116,639 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 107,352 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2016 91,915 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 74,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,105 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,104 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 57,866 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2013 57,865 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,461 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,486 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is low

o/s/ steering track rod has slight play at rack

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge and has a nail in the tread

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Compass?

Based on 6,206 MOT tests across 457 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,335
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
457
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 77
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
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LH08 AKY is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 69,515 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 Compass fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LH08 AKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Compass typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Compass is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LH08 AKY registered?

LH08 AKY is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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