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KV08 FMU

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,316 mi
Last recorded135,316 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 FMU
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 135,316 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 134,202 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 131,222 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

headlamp switch worn

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

rear differential oil leak

slight damp on power steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2017 131,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

headlamp switch worn

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

rear differential oil leak

slight damp on power steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2016 126,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge replace asap

engine covers fitted

fuel system requires checking slight leak from components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 126,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge replace asap

engine covers fitted

fuel system requires checking slight leak from components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover split but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily perished and scrubbed on edges replacement recommended

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,994 miles

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

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily perished and scrubbed on edges replacement recommended

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,871 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 98,871 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,632 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 80,599 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,520 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,477 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KV08 FMU is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KV08 FMU, 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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KV08 FMU is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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