2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Chrysler-Jeep 300 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,084 MOT tests in 2024. 64.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time64.6%
Failed or needed repairs35.4%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,084 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value6.1%
    87 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.3%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.1%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes36.3%
  2. Lights & electrics18.2%
  3. Suspension17.4%
  4. Steering7.7%
  5. Tyres5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  8. Body & chassis2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

In 2024, 64.6% of 2007 Chrysler-Jeep 300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,084 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep 300?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep 300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).