Jeep Patriot Limited Crd
From 820 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 141 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 | 141 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 52 |
| 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 | 38 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 38 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 31 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 26 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 25 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 24 |
| a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | 23 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 22 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15% of Patriot Limited Crd failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 42.6% 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 £133.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 69.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 60.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2009 | 68% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 63.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
1 earlier years
| 2007 | 66.3% | 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 Patriot Limited Crds tested had between 84,400 and 137,028 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 110,146 median miles, the Patriot Limited Crd has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Patriot Limited Crd MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Patriot Limited Crd has a 65.6% MOT pass rate based on 820 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Patriot Limited Crd?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Patriot Limited Crd is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 141 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Patriot Limited Crd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Patriot Limited Crd is 110,146 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 84,400 and 137,028 miles.
Buying a used Patriot Limited Crd?
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 65.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £133 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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