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VN08 KJF

2008 Jeep Patriot

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,127 mi
Last recorded114,127 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Jeep Patriot72,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 KJF
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 114,127 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 114,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 108,568 miles

Offside Front slightly run off on inner edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test used as a dog van ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm modified and seriously weakened MARKED YELLOW (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front slightly run off on inner edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test used as a dog van ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both VERY CLOSE on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,709 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 101,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,543 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 98,543 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 89,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,055 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 81,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,822 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 13 Jun 2013 71,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 13 Jun 2012 61,724 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,808 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 51,808 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VN08 KJF is a 2008 Jeep Patriot in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VN08 KJF, 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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VN08 KJF is a 2008 Jeep Patriot, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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