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VN08 KJX

2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot72,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 KJX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2025 83,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,229 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear differential ()

nearside front inner cv gaiter is seeping grease

noise from inside of nearside rear disc bell

rear subframe is extensively corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 78,136 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective rear differential ()

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter is seeping grease

noise from inside of nearside rear disc bell

rear subframe is extensively corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2023 73,174 miles

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

front & rear subframes showing extensive corrosion

front discs starting to show corrosion on inner faces

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking grease

n/s/f shocker showing signs of leakage

o/s/f lower arm bush just starting to unbond

various steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2022 66,963 miles

both rear brakes are partially binding

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear tyre is worn to the legal limit

Fail 2 Jul 2022 66,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear brakes are partially binding

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear tyre is worn to the legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2021 145,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 64,439 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 61,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,526 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 May 2012 51,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,188 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 37,188 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VN08 KJX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN08 KJX, 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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What year was VN08 KJX registered?

VN08 KJX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 KJX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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