Chrysler 300 - 2006
279.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Chrysler 300, model year 2006.
Sample size: 331 cars, 685 tests and 1,917 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 331 cars
The 2006 Chrysler 300 exhibits a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 280 defects per 100 vehicles versus 369. This represents a reduction of 24% in defects relative to the average. The model performs particularly well in categories such as Lights & Electrics, Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, and Body/Structure, showing significantly fewer issues than the average. However, it does have a higher incidence of steering-related defects, suggesting a potential area for improvement. Additionally, as mileage increases, defects tend to rise, particularly in the highest mileage segment, where the defect rate surpasses the yearly average.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 331 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 11.0% worse
171.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 74.8% worse
35.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 17.7% better
22.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 59.2% better
45.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 28.3% better
225.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 67.6% better
19.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 43.2% better
6.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 24.2% better
33.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 195
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 157
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 151
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 93
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 88
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 83
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 83
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 73
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 47
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 83
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 16