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YY57 PWV

2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,715 mi
Last recorded110,715 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass69,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 PWV
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 110,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached short arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2024 102,568 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 102,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,020 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 97,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 90,730 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 86,822 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust system front to rear slightly corroded

rear both sides rear DIF bush's slightly play

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 86,822 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust system front to rear slightly corroded

rear both sides rear DIF bush's slightly play

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,048 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 84,048 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,758 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,689 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,220 miles

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

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,665 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 21 Sep 2012 40,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,001 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,001 miles

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

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

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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YY57 PWV is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YY57 PWV, 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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YY57 PWV is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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