Chrysler-Jeep Patriot
From 1,144 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 229 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 229 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 86 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 83 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 60 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 59 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 58 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 55 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 54 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 41 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 40 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.6% of Patriot failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £130.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 62.2% | a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 59.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
| 2009 | 64.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, warning device shows system malfunction |
| 2008 | 55.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
1 earlier years
| 2007 | 63.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Patriots tested had between 92,124 and 125,283 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 111,719 median miles, the Patriot has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Chrysler-Jeep Patriot MOT pass rate?
The Chrysler-Jeep Patriot has a 59.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,144 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chrysler-Jeep Patriot?
The most common MOT failure on the Chrysler-Jeep Patriot is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 229 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Chrysler-Jeep Patriot at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chrysler-Jeep Patriot is 111,719 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 92,124 and 125,283 miles.
Buying a used Patriot?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 59.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £130 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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