Jeep PATRIOT - 2007
427.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep PATRIOT, model year 2007.
Sample size: 149 cars, 337 tests and 1,440 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 149 cars
The 2007 JEEP PATRIOT has a higher overall defect rate of 427 per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 352 per 100, which is 21% above average. Specifically, this model shows notable issues in the categories of steering and wheels, suspensions, and axles, where it exceeds average defect rates significantly. Mileage trends indicate that defects increase with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, where the rate reaches 584 per 100 vehicles. While tyre wear is a common problem across many vehicles, this model's standout defects suggest a need for closer inspection of its steering and suspension systems.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 149 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 0.5% worse
142.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 66.0% worse
33.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 16.6% worse
30.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 21.6% better
80.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 47.8% worse
464.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 6.9% better
51.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 7.3% better
10.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 4.1% better
42.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 183
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 125
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 109
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 100
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 85
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 100
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 10