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DE08 FTO

2008 Chrysler 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,380 mi
Last recorded129,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler 30074,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FTO
MakeChrysler
Model300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 129,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 129,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 121,500 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,350 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 113,342 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear actuator arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 111,082 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 104,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 104,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 95,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,213 miles

engine to clean for smoke test

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 85,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 78,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 72,888 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,324 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 68,324 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,518 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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DE08 FTO is a 2008 Chrysler 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE08 FTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 FTO registered?

DE08 FTO is a 2008 Chrysler 300, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is DE08 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 FTO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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