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PJ12 AYF

2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass56,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 AYF
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 91,869 miles

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

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

free play at handbrake

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,758 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,457 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 76,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 62,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2017 42,848 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 May 2017 42,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 May 2016 29,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2016 29,939 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2015 17,011 miles

osf brake sticking slightly

Fail 22 May 2015 17,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osf brake sticking slightly

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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PJ12 AYF is a 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 56,814 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 PJ12 AYF, 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 14 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Compass is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ12 AYF registered?

PJ12 AYF is a 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 AYF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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