Jeep Patriot Sport (2008)
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport
CarHunch analysed 308 real MOT records for the 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport passes its MOT first time in only 67.4% of cases, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and over half of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a major red flag for structural or safety concerns. Petrol examples don't fare any better, with an identical 67.3% pass rate, so fuel type offers no advantage here.
At 61,475 miles median, these 16-year-old Patriots are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they still rack up an average of 5.29 failures and 28.4 advisories per test, suggesting inherent mechanical fragility rather than wear-and-tear alone. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on rust, suspension bushings, and brake components—the advisory count hints at widespread deterioration—and budget for regular remedial work.
What to check before buying a 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport
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.
- ⚠️ 54.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 284 | 67.3% | 5.37 |
| Diesel (5%) | 15 | 66.2% | 5.53 |
| Other (2%) | 6 | 74.3% | 1.33 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 70.8% | 4.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 70% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 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 vehicles fall between 53,000 and 72,344 miles.
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 69 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (25% 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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