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WJ55 SWK

2006 Chrysler-jeep 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Chrysler-jeep 30079,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 SWK
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 138,041 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 137,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 132,934 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 132,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 131,500 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 131,500 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 120,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 114,857 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 114,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,961 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 108,880 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,170 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,128 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 94,126 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,069 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 85,948 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,142 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,028 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 66,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre split inner side wall not showing cord (265/35/22).

offside rear tyre split inner side wall not showing cord (265/35/22).

Fail 1 Feb 2012 62,336 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise both front tyres split on inner sidewalls

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise minor oil leak on engine

advise os lower rearmost balljoint slight play

advise slight play in os steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,336 miles

advise both front tyres split on inner sidewalls

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise minor oil leak on engine

advise os lower rearmost balljoint slight play

advise slight play in os steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,972 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

slight play in both steering rack inner swivles

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,262 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 43,262 miles

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

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

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

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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WJ55 SWK is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ55 SWK, 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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WJ55 SWK is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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