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MT08 FGU

2008 Jeep Patriot Sport

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,666 mi
Last recorded96,666 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport63,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FGU
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 96,666 miles

Emissions not tested blown exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 96,658 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 84,189 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 84,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 72,347 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,749 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 59,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,793 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 53,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,105 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 28,105 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Patriot Sport?

Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
6,023
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 360
position lamp(s) not working 138
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 135
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
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MT08 FGU is a 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 63,741 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 Patriot Sport fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT08 FGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Patriot Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Patriot Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT08 FGU is a 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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