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VK08 JVM

2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass69,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 JVM
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,951 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Nearside Rear Top hub bush deteriorating / slight freeplay

Offside Rear Top hub bush deteriorating / slight freeplay

Top engine covers restricting access to components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,916 miles

Both sides rear brake pads friction material low / 3/4 worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Nearside Rear Upper Outer bush on top arm minor freeplay but still intact

Offside Rear Upper Outer bush on top arm minor freeplay but still intact

Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,677 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Trailing Arm Top Bushes beginning to perish

Rear Training Arm front Bushes Beginning to perish

Rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r inner differential seal leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2015 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Trailing Arm Top Bushes beginning to perish

Rear Training Arm front Bushes Beginning to perish

Rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r inner differential seal leaking

Pass 12 May 2014 83,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 12 May 2014 83,471 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,645 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,078 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,868 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Compass?

Based on 6,206 MOT tests across 457 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,335
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
457
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 77
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
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VK08 JVM is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 69,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Compass fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 JVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VK08 JVM is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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