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RJ08 GVK

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,155 mi
Last recorded157,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GVK
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 157,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 154,423 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 154,423 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 148,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 148,304 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 143,796 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Fail 3 May 2023 143,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,085 miles

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

hand brake only just met minimum requirements

parking brake foot brake long travel but not excessive

tpms light on

Fail 14 Apr 2022 138,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake only just met minimum requirements

parking brake foot brake long travel but not excessive

tpms light on

Pass 15 Feb 2021 136,188 miles

Surface corrosion parts of underside of vehicle.

Suspension bushes slightly cracked.

ball joint covers slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 134,404 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 134,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 132,099 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 132,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 128,734 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 128,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 125,334 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 125,333 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 123,708 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 123,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,176 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 119,176 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,215 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,131 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,518 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 42,518 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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RJ08 GVK is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RJ08 GVK, 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 RJ08 GVK registered?

RJ08 GVK is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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