2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300 MOT pass rate and common faults

784 MOT tests in 2024. 64.2% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time64.2%
Failed or needed repairs35.8%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 784 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value7.5%
    75 marked dangerous
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.6%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.5%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes37.9%
  2. Suspension20.4%
  3. Lights & electrics16.7%
  4. Steering9.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  6. Tyres4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  8. Body & chassis3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

In 2024, 64.2% of 2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 784 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).