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SW55 FWU

2006 Chrysler-jeep 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,172 mi
Last recorded111,172 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2006 Chrysler-jeep 30079,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FWU
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,172 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to obtain emissions printout due to undetected peak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,797 miles

unable to get emissions printout due to undetected peak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 97,624 miles

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

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

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

unable to get emissions reading due to undetected peak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,605 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jan 2010 78,694 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,474 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 67,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,451 miles

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

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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SW55 FWU is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler-jeep 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,241 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 SW55 FWU, 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 20 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 SW55 FWU registered?

SW55 FWU is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is SW55 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 FWU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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