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NL61 CVU

2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,244 mi
Last recorded84,244 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT56,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 CVU
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited CVT
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 84,244 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill front to rear corroded and holes (sills cover fitted not allowing full inspection) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill front to rear corroded and holes (sills cover fitted not allowing full inspection) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable clip missing

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 75,208 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 67,581 miles

Nearside Front Showing signs of corrosion.

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

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2023 62,261 miles

Underseal applied under vehicle

Fail 20 May 2023 62,261 miles

Underseal applied under vehicle

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

Pass 23 May 2022 55,955 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,044 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 50,076 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 50,073 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 50,047 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 41,020 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 41,019 miles

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,552 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,236 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 20,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front day time light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,257 miles

all tyres perrished

plastic covers fitted so various component are unable to check

slight movement on both rear axle bushes

Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,257 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perrished

plastic covers fitted so various component are unable to check

slight movement on both rear axle bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,936 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited CVT?

Based on 5,487 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,526
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
position lamp(s) not working 26
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NL61 CVU is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 56,312 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 Compass Limited CVT fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL61 CVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL61 CVU registered?

NL61 CVU is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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