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YY08 VTL

2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,447 mi
Last recorded118,447 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass69,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VTL
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 118,447 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 118,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with white chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

front subframe corroded

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 112,920 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2021 105,839 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 105,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 104,017 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,353 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 7 Sep 2019 98,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 78,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,613 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,611 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,391 miles

Both Front Tyres worn edges

Child seat fitted to NSR, not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,391 miles

Both Front Tyres worn edges

Child seat fitted to NSR, not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Toe Link Bar has slight play in an inner bush

Fail 10 Aug 2015 62,671 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,649 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,649 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,606 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,414 miles

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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YY08 VTL is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY08 VTL, 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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YY08 VTL is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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