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KJ08 TFY

2008 Chrysler Sebring

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,873 mi
Last recorded131,873 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Sebring66,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 TFY
MakeChrysler
ModelSebring
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 131,873 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 129,968 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 129,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,126 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,771 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2016 110,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,415 miles

oil leak

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 19 Aug 2015 99,368 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 87,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,438 miles

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

both rear brake discs have corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,438 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre slightly worn

rear pads slightly worn

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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KJ08 TFY is a 2008 Chrysler Sebring in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJ08 TFY, 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 KJ08 TFY registered?

KJ08 TFY is a 2008 Chrysler Sebring, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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