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KJ08 BVZ

2008 Chrysler 300 C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,049 mi
Last recorded177,049 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Chrysler 300 C77,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BVZ
MakeChrysler
Model300 C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 177,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 175,234 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f lower rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r upper front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 172,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,294 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 165,292 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 158,506 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 158,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 158,506 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 147,277 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 138,884 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 129,204 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 117,479 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 95,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r slight play wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,679 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 86,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,918 miles

1)tyres 225 60 18 2) front brake discs worn req measuring 3) rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,615 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler 300 C?

Based on 31,231 MOT tests across 2,003 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,713
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,046
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,350
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,244
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 992
position lamp(s) not working 578
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KJ08 BVZ is a 2008 Chrysler 300 C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 77,237 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler 300 C fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,046 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ08 BVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KJ08 BVZ registered?

KJ08 BVZ is a 2008 Chrysler 300 C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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