2008 Jeep Patriot + Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,214 MOT tests, the 2008 Jeep Patriot + Crd recorded a 66.6% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (25.9% fail rate), the 2008 Patriot + Crd comes out 7.5pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 23.9% of all tests — 5.1 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 329 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 Patriot + Crd fails 27.7% of the time in the 30-60k band and 29.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 47.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 32.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 35.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 23.9% | 529 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.8% | 417 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.0% | 222 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.5% | 144 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.4% | 142 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.6% | 124 |
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 | 329 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 294 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 201 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 144 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 96 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 96 |
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 | 47.7% | 1,057 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.4% | 651 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.3% | 605 |
| 4 | Other defects | 12.9% | 286 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 258 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.1% | 245 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 47 | 27.7% |
| 60-90k | 424 | 31.4% |
| 90-120k | 893 | 34.5% |
| 120-150k | 658 | 34.6% |
| 150k+ | 185 | 29.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 686 | 32.5% |
| 2022 | 589 | 35.5% |
| 2023 | 420 | 32.4% |
| 2024 | 301 | 31.2% |
| 2025 | 218 | 35.3% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Patriot + Crd
On a 2008 Patriot + Crd, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 23.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (23.9% 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 (18.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.0% 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 Patriot + Crds pass their MOT?
66.6% of the 2,214 2008 Jeep Patriot + Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Jeep Patriot + Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 23.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.8%).
Does the 2008 Patriot + Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 27.7% in the 30-60k band to 29.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,214 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.