2008 Jeep Compass Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
270 MOT tests on the 2008 Jeep Compass Crd are in this dataset, and 67.8% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.0% of the time, so this is 6.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (21.9%) and lighting & signalling (20.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 48 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 41.8% in the 60-90k band and 24.3% in the 120-150k band, a 17.5-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 47.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 33.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 37.2% in 2024, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 21.9% | 59 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 20.7% | 56 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.4% | 28 |
| 4 | Tyres | 10.0% | 27 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.8% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 48 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 27 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 23 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 5 | Anti-lock braking system | 15 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 47.8% | 129 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.9% | 78 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.9% | 70 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 42 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.1% | 30 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.4% | 20 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 55 | 41.8% |
| 90-120k | 111 | 35.1% |
| 120-150k | 70 | 24.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84 | 33.3% |
| 2022 | 64 | 29.7% |
| 2023 | 51 | 29.4% |
| 2024 | 43 | 37.2% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Compass Crd
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 21.9% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (21.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (20.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Jeep Compass Crds pass their MOT?
67.8% of the 270 2008 Jeep Compass Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Jeep Compass Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 21.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (20.7%).
Does the 2008 Compass Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 41.8% in the 60-90k band to 24.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 270 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.