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NJ06 RAU

2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,613 mi
Last recorded154,613 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander85,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 RAU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCommander
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 154,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 154,412 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 154,407 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 145,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 145,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 138,720 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,170 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 130,167 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 130,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 200,487 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 112,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,062 miles

unable to fully check brakes,fuel,suspension & steering owing to covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,733 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to check all suspension/brake/steering components due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,480 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Commander?

Based on 10,052 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,602
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 225
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Registration plate lamp not working 117
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NJ06 RAU is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,488 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 Commander fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ06 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Commander typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Commander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ06 RAU registered?

NJ06 RAU is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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