Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Chrysler 300?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Chrysler 300?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Chrysler 300?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

52% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2008 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 192 vehicles, the 2008 Chrysler 300 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Chrysler 300?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Chrysler 300 are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (108.4% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (54.6% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (54.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Chrysler 300?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Chrysler 300 (2008)

192 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.3% first-time pass rate

2008 Chrysler 300

CarHunch analysed 192 real MOT records for the 2008 Chrysler 300. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Chrysler 300 passes its MOT first time in 73.3% of cases, noticeably below the UK average of 80%, and over half of these cars (51.6%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a serious red flag for potential buyers. The diesel variant, which makes up the vast majority of the cohort, shows no meaningful advantage, passing at 73.1%.

These vehicles are running at a median of 79,286 miles, which is reasonable for their age, yet they're averaging 4.51 failures and 22 advisories per test—suggesting accumulated wear and neglect issues rather than one-off problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, braking, and structural integrity, and budget for remedial work once you own it.

We have limited data for the 2008 Chrysler 300 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

51.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.51

Over 16.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

79k

Middle half: 56k–104k

For context

These stats describe 192 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 192 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 108.4%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 54.6%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 54.5%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Before you buy a 2008 Chrysler 300

Based on MOT data from 192 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 51.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (88%)	168	73.1%	4.69

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

79,286

typical

56,074

low mileage

104,150

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles fall between 56,074 and 104,150 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,074 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 56,074–104,150 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Chrysler 300s sit.

⚠ Over 140,602 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Chrysler 300 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 55% of 2008 Chrysler 300s are still active.

92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.51

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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