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AE08 GVX

2008 Chrysler 300

Black Petrol 6059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,104 mi
Last recorded185,104 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler 30074,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GVX
MakeChrysler
Model300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 185,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 175,421 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 175,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 165,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 165,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 157,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front discs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2023 157,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 148,464 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 148,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand head lamp fitted , kick up wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand head lamp fitted , kick up wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 140,216 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 140,215 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,025 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 133,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 108,029 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,325 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 97,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,533 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,992 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 63,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,400 miles

nearside front foglamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,338 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 6 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler 300?

Based on 14,168 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,580
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 722
parking brake recording little or no effort 475
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 303
position lamp(s) not working 245
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AE08 GVX is a 2008 Chrysler 300 in Black with a 6,059cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler 300 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 GVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE08 GVX registered?

AE08 GVX is a 2008 Chrysler 300, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is AE08 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 GVX shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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