2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Chrysler-Jeep 300 MOT pass rate and common faults

627 MOT tests in 2024. 63.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time63.6%
Failed or needed repairs36.4%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 627 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value5.6%
    43 marked dangerous
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    27 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.0%
  2. Suspension21.4%
  3. Lights & electrics16.9%
  4. Steering10.8%
  5. Tyres5.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%

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 below requirements. 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 2008 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

In 2024, 63.6% of 2008 Chrysler-Jeep 300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 627 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Chrysler-Jeep 300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).