2008 Jeep Patriot · 2,940 MOT tests
2008 Jeep Patriot reliability
2008 Jeep Patriots fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Patriot years (2,940 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Patriots: 50.5%)
- 51.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Patriots: 50.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 104,748
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,940
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.4% of tests fail here (138% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Jeep Patriot
Fail rate by area
- Suspension29.8%
- Lights and electrics26%
- Brakes13.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.4%
- Steering8.4%
- Tyres8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.05%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 8.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 7.59%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.51%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.98%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Stop lamp not working 3.74%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (17.69%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.34%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.85%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.41%)
Is a 2008 Jeep Patriot reliable?
2008 Jeep Patriots fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Patriot years (2,940 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Jeep Patriot MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.05% of tests), position lamp not working (8.71% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (7.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Jeep Patriot have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Jeep Patriot shows 104,748 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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