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RK08 XZE

2008 Jeep Patriot

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,836 mi
Last recorded125,836 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Jeep Patriot72,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XZE
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,836 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,807 miles

Offside Front TOP STRUT MOUNT BEARING TIGHT

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,593 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 104,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs pitting/corroded and front pads wearing low

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 94,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

*Engine oil needs topping up*

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,324 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low on edges

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension bush

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,324 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension bush

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,041 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,238 miles

rear brake pads just over half worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads look low

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,820 miles

rear pads look low

rear tyres worn

How Reliable is the Jeep Patriot?

Based on 4,760 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 254
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 101
position lamp(s) not working 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 92
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RK08 XZE is a 2008 Jeep Patriot in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 72,136 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 Jeep Patriot fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 XZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RK08 XZE is a 2008 Jeep Patriot, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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