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KU08 YFY

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YFY
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 87,600 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,598 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and split to cords, 225/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 87,465 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear seat belts not tested as to much stuff in rear seat

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,531 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 76,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 63,447 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 63,447 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 52,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 39,439 miles

Front Lower Fuel system component leaking under engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both upper arms marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both upper arms marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both upper arms marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

not able to check fuel cap seal

Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,162 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 35,039 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 32,197 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,704 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 24,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,140 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 17,090 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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KU08 YFY is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KU08 YFY, 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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What year was KU08 YFY registered?

KU08 YFY is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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