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WJ08 UTZ

2008 Jeep Patriot

Blue Diesel 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,146 mi
Last recorded151,146 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Jeep Patriot72,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UTZ
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 151,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 151,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 140,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in N/S and O/S rack arm inner joints

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 140,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm and have VERY HEAVY inner edge wear

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in N/S and O/S rack arm inner joints

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 120,133 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 119,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,230 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 30,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,818 miles

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

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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WJ08 UTZ is a 2008 Jeep Patriot in Blue with a 2,359cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WJ08 UTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 UTZ registered?

WJ08 UTZ is a 2008 Jeep Patriot, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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