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GK08 TXE

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,415 mi
Last recorded165,415 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 TXE
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 165,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 162,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge / low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit inner edge /low 3to2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 162,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge / low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit inner edge /low 3to2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 157,220 miles

emissions to clean to register results!

Pass 27 Sep 2022 150,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 145,444 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 145,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake performance low

small rust off side front brake pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2020 141,679 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 135,855 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 135,814 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))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 25 May 2018 128,427 miles

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

Front brakes imbalanced

Fail 17 May 2018 128,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brakes imbalanced

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 119,720 miles

engine light on

front pads 3to4mm

near side front tyre getting low 2to3mm

oil leak on engine

slight noise on rear brakes

Fail 22 May 2017 119,720 miles

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

engine light on

front pads 3to4mm

near side front tyre getting low 2to3mm

oil leak on engine

slight noise on rear brakes

Pass 23 May 2016 111,501 miles

engine light on

front pads 4mm left

Fail 23 May 2016 111,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

front pads 4mm left

Pass 15 May 2015 104,978 miles

engine light on

Fail 1 May 2015 104,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

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

Pass 20 May 2014 98,558 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 98,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 89,888 miles

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

small movement in both front suspension arms

tire pressure warning light on

Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,860 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

small movement in both front suspension arms

tire pressure warning light on

Pass 1 May 2012 78,332 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 78,332 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 65,445 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,254 miles

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

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

Rear 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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GK08 TXE is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GK08 TXE, 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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GK08 TXE is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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