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HJ53 JHJ

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,922 mi
Last recorded90,922 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 JHJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 90,922 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,771 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 85,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,007 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both - ( slight ) (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn slight - ( £ 50.00 - tracking correct now correct - in line ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist - ( diff ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 80,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect £ 20.00 now correct - ( nearside front bulb in correct intensity ) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding £ 20.00 - ( re greased pads / Ant - no noise ) (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both - ( slight ) (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn slight - ( £ 50.00 - tracking correct now correct - in line ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements £ 50.00 - ( nearside serviced too / ant - now sharp / perfect ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist - ( diff ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 76,335 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90 % WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,259 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,657 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,968 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,073 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,064 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 59,062 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose to union (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,535 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 53,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,231 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 31,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,619 miles

Front pads approx 70-80% worn

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 26,620 miles

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

Front pads approx 70-80% worn

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,264 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 18,264 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HJ53 JHJ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ53 JHJ, 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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HJ53 JHJ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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