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Chrysler-Jeep 300

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 7,640 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

7,640

Highest Pass Rate

2012 (89%)

Years Covered

7

About the Chrysler-Jeep 300

The Chrysler-Jeep 300 was MOT tested 7,640 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2005 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 142 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 75%. The 14 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Chrysler-Jeep 300 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 91,624 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 89,417 miles.

Compared to the Chrysler-Jeep brand average of 74%, the 300 performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Chrysler-Jeep range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2987cc)
£1,676
Road Tax
£410
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,491
Per month£208/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the Chrysler-Jeep 300?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)
vs Chrysler-Jeep brand average+5% (74% avg)
Best to worst year spread14 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Chrysler-Jeep 300 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201289%14289,417 mi
201077%866105,074 mi
200976%763110,932 mi
200876%1,406118,477 mi
200778%2,449115,490 mi
200675%1,829113,503 mi
200581%18591,624 mi

Questions about the Chrysler-Jeep 300

Is the Chrysler-Jeep 300 reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (2005 to 2012), the Chrysler-Jeep 300 averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 7,640 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Chrysler-Jeep 300 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Chrysler-Jeep 300 has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 75%, a 14 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Are newer Chrysler-Jeep 300s more reliable?

The Chrysler-Jeep 300 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

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