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FP08 XKJ

2008 Chrysler Sebring

Gold Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,807 mi
Last recorded160,807 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Sebring66,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 XKJ
MakeChrysler
ModelSebring
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 160,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

front to rear suspension & underbody covered in under sealant

Fail 13 Jul 2023 160,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

all four

centre and rear exhaust hanger corroded

the diesel pre heater has been cable tied

tpms light on

Pass 4 Jul 2022 154,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked and perished and worn edges

Fail 4 Jul 2022 154,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked and perished and worn edges

Pass 13 Jul 2021 150,227 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and o/s/r seats ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 146,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 146,333 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 140,092 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 125,226 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 125,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,713 miles

Front temp repair on front turbo pipe (tape)

clutch pedal pad u/s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner - close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner - close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 112,713 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front temp repair on front turbo pipe (tape)

clutch pedal pad u/s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner - close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner - close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,302 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 64,598 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,702 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 48,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Sebring?

Based on 30,426 MOT tests across 2,563 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,142
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,563
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,331
position lamp(s) not working 644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 601
Registration plate lamp not working 544
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 520
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FP08 XKJ is a 2008 Chrysler Sebring in Gold with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler Sebring models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 66,919 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 Sebring fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,331 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP08 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Sebring typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler Sebring is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP08 XKJ registered?

FP08 XKJ is a 2008 Chrysler Sebring, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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