2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Chrysler-Jeep 300 MOT pass rate and common faults

364 MOT tests in 2024. 61.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time61.5%
Failed or needed repairs38.5%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 364 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value6.6%
    33 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.9%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  10. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes42.9%
  2. Lights & electrics19.8%
  3. Suspension19.0%
  4. Steering7.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Tyres3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  8. Body & chassis2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.0%

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 2010 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

In 2024, 61.5% of 2010 Chrysler-Jeep 300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 364 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Chrysler-Jeep 300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).