2008 Jeep Patriot + — MOT failures & pass rate
1,570 MOT tests on the 2008 Jeep Patriot + are in this dataset, and 66.8% of them passed. That is 6.5 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 26.8%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (21.5%) and lighting & signalling (19.1%) 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 233 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 28.3% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 42.5% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 45.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 33.6% in 2021 to 30.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 21.5% | 337 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 19.1% | 300 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.9% | 140 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.4% | 116 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.6% | 103 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.9% | 93 |
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 | 233 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 197 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 131 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 112 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 85 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 85 |
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 | 45.8% | 719 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.0% | 471 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.6% | 386 |
| 4 | Other defects | 14.2% | 223 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 218 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.5% | 212 |
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 | 99 | 28.3% |
| 60-90k | 598 | 30.8% |
| 90-120k | 640 | 35.8% |
| 120-150k | 180 | 32.8% |
| 150k+ | 40 | 42.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,298 | 32.8% |
| Diesel | 267 | 35.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 452 | 33.6% |
| 2022 | 387 | 32.6% |
| 2023 | 333 | 35.7% |
| 2024 | 235 | 32.3% |
| 2025 | 163 | 30.1% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Patriot +
On a 2008 Patriot +, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 21.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (21.5% 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 (19.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.9% 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 +s pass their MOT?
66.8% of the 1,570 2008 Jeep Patriot + MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Jeep Patriot +?
Suspension, recorded in 21.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (19.1%).
Does the 2008 Patriot + get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.3% in the 30-60k band to 42.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,570 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.