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AP55 JLP

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,817 mi
Last recorded85,817 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 JLP
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 85,817 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 85,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 80,507 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 76,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2022 76,279 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 70,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 66,982 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 62,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 62,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 57,957 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 57,957 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 52,528 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 52,528 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,689 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,689 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,770 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,735 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,439 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep 300?

Based on 115,793 MOT tests across 6,930 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,438
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,580
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,078
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,828
Registration plate lamp not working 2,527
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AP55 JLP is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 78,753 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-jeep 300 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP55 JLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AP55 JLP registered?

AP55 JLP is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AP55 JLP safe to buy?

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