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YG08 VRE

2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot72,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VRE
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,990 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 108,982 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door /wing area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 107,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to n/s door wing area

Fail 28 Mar 2024 107,302 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt banana arm bush/ boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to n/s door wing area

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,142 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 105,124 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 99,642 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seats folded down and full of owners equipment seats could not be tested (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt missing seats folded down and full of owners equipment seatsbelts could not be tested (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seats folded down and full of owners equipment seats could not be tested (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing seats folded down and full of owners equipment seatsbelts could not be tested (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seats folded down and full of owners equipment seats could not be tested (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing seats folded down and full of owners equipment seatsbelts could not be tested (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,384 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 94,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge wearing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 82,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge wearing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,649 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 65,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FERRULES ON VEHICLE (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,291 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FERRULES ON VEHICLE (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,512 miles

dent in offside rear wing.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,003 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,730 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 18,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,575 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Patriot?

Based on 23,873 MOT tests across 1,532 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,221
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 555
position lamp(s) not working 504
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 490
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YG08 VRE is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,852 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 Patriot fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 1,221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG08 VRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YG08 VRE is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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