Jeep Patriot Sport Crd (2008)
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport Crd
CarHunch analysed 320 real MOT records for the 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport Crd. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport CRD is a reliability concern: its 65.2% first-time pass rate sits well below the UK average of 80%, and half of all vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a red flag for buyers prioritising safety. The diesel model averages nearly 5 failures per MOT test, suggesting structural problems rather than isolated wear items.
At 80,000 miles median, these vehicles are running fairly hard for their age, which partly explains the high advisory count of 25 per test, but doesn't excuse the failure rate. Before buying, insist on a full MOT history check and budget for immediate repairs; this model needs more than typical maintenance.
What to check before buying a 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport Crd
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 50.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 319 | 65.3% | 4.94 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 57.1% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport Crd vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport Crd vehicles fall between 66,258 and 93,928 miles.
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport Crd — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 59 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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