2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Chrysler-Jeep 300 MOT pass rate and common faults

365 MOT tests in 2024. 61.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time61.4%
Failed or needed repairs38.6%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 365 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value6.8%
    29 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.6%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.5%
  2. Lights & electrics22.2%
  3. Suspension19.5%
  4. Steering5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Tyres1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2009 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

In 2024, 61.4% of 2009 Chrysler-Jeep 300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 365 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Chrysler-Jeep 300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).