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SP08 OWY

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

263,424 mi
Last recorded263,424 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OWY
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 263,424 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 263,424 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 252,439 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 252,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 237,963 miles

front lower arm bushes cracking, under body suspension slight surface rust

Pass 11 Oct 2018 227,536 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 227,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 208,194 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 208,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 173,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,030 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 115,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,932 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 88,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,121 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,967 miles

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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SP08 OWY is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP08 OWY, 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 SP08 OWY registered?

SP08 OWY is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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