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WL08 BYW

2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass69,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 BYW
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 131,971 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2016 131,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 107,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 93,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s\f indicator lens cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2014 93,889 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s\f indicator lens cracked

Pass 1 May 2013 77,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust earth strap broken

n/s/f side lamp lens cracked

o/s/f side lamp lens cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,277 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust earth strap broken

n/s/f side lamp lens cracked

o/s/f side lamp lens cracked

Pass 1 May 2012 62,515 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,192 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)

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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WL08 BYW is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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 WL08 BYW, 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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What year was WL08 BYW registered?

WL08 BYW is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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