2008 Chrysler-Jeep 300 MOT pass rate: 68.5% (1,904 tests)
Is the 2008 300 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.9% +2.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 69.4% +4.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.5% +3.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 300
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 739 | 35.8% |
| 2 | Suspension | 542 | 26.3% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 268 | 13.0% |
| 4 | Steering | 192 | 9.3% |
| 5 | Tyres | 127 | 6.2% |
| 6 | Visibility | 62 | 3.0% |
All 300 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,343 | 69.7% | +5.3 pts | 109,472 |
| 2007 | 3,228 | 69.6% | +4.5 pts | 112,391 |
| 2008 (this page) | 1,904 | 68.5% | +3.4 pts | 113,257 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Chrysler-Jeep 300 reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 68.5% of their MOT tests (1,904 tests, 2023–2025), +3.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 113,257 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 300?
The median tested example shows 113,257 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.