Jeep Patriot Sport Crd
From 748 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, 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 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 |
| 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 | 42 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 36 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 33 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 33 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 28 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 27 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 22 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 22 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 21 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.4% of Patriot Sport Crd failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 48.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £160.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 60.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2010 | 66.1% | 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 |
| 2009 | 55.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2008 | 61.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
1 earlier years
| 2007 | 53% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all Patriot Sport Crds tested had between 100,367 and 128,755 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 110,843 median miles, the Patriot Sport Crd has 0.036 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 Sport Crd MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Patriot Sport Crd has a 59.8% MOT pass rate based on 748 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Patriot Sport Crd?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Patriot Sport Crd is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 141 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 Jeep Patriot Sport Crd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Patriot Sport Crd is 110,843 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 100,367 and 128,755 miles.
Buying a used Patriot Sport 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 59.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £160 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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