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GL56 BYT

2006 Chrysler 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,520 mi
Last recorded119,520 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Chrysler 30071,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 BYT
MakeChrysler
Model300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISED TO CHANGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 119,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISED TO CHANGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 108,318 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 108,311 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,129 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,586 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 82,468 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,316 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,088 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 50,086 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front outer side wall badly perished

Pass 3 May 2017 49,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,222 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 45,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,667 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 38,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 32,064 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,064 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front under tray fitted.

How Reliable is the Chrysler 300?

Based on 14,168 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,580
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 722
parking brake recording little or no effort 475
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 303
position lamp(s) not working 245
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GL56 BYT is a 2006 Chrysler 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 71,799 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 300 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL56 BYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chrysler 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL56 BYT registered?

GL56 BYT is a 2006 Chrysler 300, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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