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YC57 KPJ

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 KPJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 126,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 121,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 117,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,626 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 112,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 106,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm that shock bolts to. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 106,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm that shock bolts to. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,657 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,550 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 78,550 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,256 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 71,355 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,594 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 67,587 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,570 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTINGS WORN

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,982 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 61,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,835 miles

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 29 Dec 2011 35,698 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure warning light on dash on.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YC57 KPJ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YC57 KPJ, 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 YC57 KPJ registered?

YC57 KPJ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YC57 KPJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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