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RJ08 GVO

2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Black Diesel 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,152 mi
Last recorded85,152 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot72,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GVO
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 85,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 81,831 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 81,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 73,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,693 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 67,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2021 58,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,777 miles

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

O/S mirror cover damaged, but not affecting rear view

Offside Front Inner O/S/F/inner tie rod end slightly play

Pass 5 Dec 2017 37,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit mot standard only (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight pitting of all four brake discs

some perishing of off side rear tyre wall

Fail 5 Dec 2017 37,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit mot standard only (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight pitting of all four brake discs

some perishing of off side rear tyre wall

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steel rim fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 36,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steel rim fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 36,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 29,598 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 25,515 miles

front tyres perishing and wearing low on edges - may need replacing soon

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not in excess of requirements

Pass 8 May 2013 23,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on shoulders

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but not currently deep enough to reach structure however i would recommend replacing soon

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 14,367 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Patriot?

Based on 23,873 MOT tests across 1,532 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,221
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 555
position lamp(s) not working 504
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 490
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RJ08 GVO is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot in Black with a 2,359cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,852 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 Patriot fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 1,221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 GVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RJ08 GVO is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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