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KJ08 CPU

2008 Chrysler 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,359 mi
Last recorded124,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler 30074,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 CPU
MakeChrysler
Model300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 124,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check front wheel bearings due to excessive binding on front brakes

Fail 21 Aug 2025 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement 16%

Pass 30 Apr 2024 122,338 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 7 Jun 2023 119,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 119,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 118,204 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 111,818 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,334 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 107,334 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish-bone, outer ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,500 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,269 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,268 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 91,365 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 91,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,479 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 66,478 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)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 66,455 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 61,252 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 61,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,989 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 53,989 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

tpms light on

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,076 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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KJ08 CPU is a 2008 Chrysler 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJ08 CPU, 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.

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KJ08 CPU is a 2008 Chrysler 300, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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