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NU08 VJA

2008 Jeep Patriot

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,757 mi
Last recorded100,757 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Jeep Patriot72,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VJA
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 100,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 87,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,668 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 76,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

all indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,959 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,650 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 28,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jeep Patriot?

Based on 4,760 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 254
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 101
position lamp(s) not working 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 92
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NU08 VJA is a 2008 Jeep Patriot in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 72,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Patriot fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU08 VJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was NU08 VJA registered?

NU08 VJA is a 2008 Jeep Patriot, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 VJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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