CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJ08 GKG

2008 Chrysler 300 C

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

294,727 mi
Last recorded294,727 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Chrysler 300 C77,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 294,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 294,727 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 292,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 285,125 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Play O/S/R Upper Rear Arm Bush

Pass 6 Apr 2016 274,919 miles

Front Pads Low

Some play both rear top arms

Pass 3 Dec 2015 263,527 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 263,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 235,504 miles

Rear brake disks worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 224,806 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 212,719 miles

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2014 212,719 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2013 172,976 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 172,136 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 3 Jul 2012 129,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,028 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 84,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Chrysler 300 C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJ08 GKG is a 2008 Chrysler 300 C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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 GKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KJ08 GKG?

You can check the full history of KJ08 GKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJ08 GKG registered?

KJ08 GKG is a 2008 Chrysler 300 C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is KJ08 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 GKG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ08 GKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJ08 GKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.