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BJ08 VGP

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,202 mi
Last recorded132,202 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VGP
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 127,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 113,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 113,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 105,899 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,899 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,444 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 57,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 35,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ08 VGP is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ08 VGP, 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 BJ08 VGP registered?

BJ08 VGP is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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