2007 Chrysler 300 petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Chrysler 300 first registered in 2007 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 175 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 175 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2007 Chrysler 300 petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2007 Chrysler 300 petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension29% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes27% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics18% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres12% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Steering6% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
- Oil and fluid leaks5% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Chrysler 300 petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Chrysler 300 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 116 | Brakes 22% |
| 2013 | 167 | Brakes 26% |
| 2012 | 268 | Suspension 36% |
| 2010 | 196 | Brakes 43% |
| 2009 | 224 | Suspension 43% |
| 2008 | 405 | Suspension 47% |
| 2006 | 772 | Suspension 45% |
| 2005 | 163 | Brakes 39% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Chrysler 300 cars first registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score