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RV08 RVM

2008 Jeep Patriot

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,944 mi
Last recorded107,944 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Patriot72,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 RVM
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 107,944 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear sub frame severely corroded (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,189 miles

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

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

Wet test carried out

Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,947 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,947 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,587 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,587 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 51,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,779 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,634 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,931 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,789 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,421 miles

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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RV08 RVM is a 2008 Jeep Patriot in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV08 RVM, 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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RV08 RVM is a 2008 Jeep Patriot, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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