Jeep PATRIOT - 2008
419.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep PATRIOT, model year 2008.
Sample size: 434 cars, 941 tests and 3,948 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 434 cars
The 2008 Jeep Patriot has an overall defect rate of 420 defects per 100 vehicles, which is notably higher than the average of 337 defects per 100 for cars of the same year, representing a 24% increase. The model shows particularly high rates of issues related to steering and wheels, suspensions, and axles, where it exceeds the average by significant margins. Interestingly, while the Jeep performs worse overall, it has a relatively stable defect rate across different mileage segments, with an increase in defects as mileage increases, particularly after 93,000 miles. Tyre wear is not highlighted as a major concern for this model compared to other categories.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 434 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 9.1% worse
145.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 93.9% worse
34.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 14.2% worse
28.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 3.0% worse
95.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 38.2% worse
428.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 14.2% better
44.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 57.4% worse
15.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 12.9% worse
46.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 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: 483
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 312
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 283
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 279
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 211
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 162
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 139
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 92
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 92
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 83
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 211
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 63
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 59
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 29