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RK08 OGL

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

284,052 mi
Last recorded284,052 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OGL
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 284,052 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 174,438 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play or bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

number plate lamp dull

Pass 1 May 2024 167,229 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced holding nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 167,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced holding nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 258,700 miles

Front suspension knock

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

Offside Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 254,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 254,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 249,537 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cut in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 249,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cut in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 242,395 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 242,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 146,387 miles

Front brakes slightly sticking

Offside Front outer door handle braoken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear slight play in rear wheels

Fail 26 Mar 2018 235,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Front brakes slightly sticking

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

Rear slight play in rear wheels

Pass 3 Jan 2017 139,074 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 139,074 miles

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

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both straight (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 13,220 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 121,572 miles

park brake excess travel

Pass 10 Nov 2011 108,408 miles

n/s and o/s wiper blade split

Fail 20 Sep 2011 107,713 miles

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

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

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

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 17 Sep 2010 88,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,209 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,932 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RK08 OGL 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 70.4%.

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 RK08 OGL, 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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RK08 OGL is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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