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KW57 KBF

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

206,166 mi
Last recorded206,166 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 KBF
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 206,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 123,558 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 113,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 110,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,245 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))

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

knocking coming from front of vehicle when entering bay unable to find any play in suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,473 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 94,473 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side recording little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,765 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 80,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,918 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 60,918 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 59,862 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

no plate light n/s/r dimmer than o/s/r

wear in handbrake releasse lever

Fail 21 May 2015 59,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

wear in handbrake releasse lever

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KW57 KBF is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW57 KBF, 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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KW57 KBF is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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