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R144 KNS

1997 Chrysler Sebring

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,907 mi
Last recorded134,907 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Sebring78,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 KNS
MakeChrysler
ModelSebring
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 134,907 miles

corrosion on frames and suspension components

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2024 134,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 132,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 132,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 132,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,261 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 May 2018
Pass 8 Apr 2017 131,982 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,933 miles

N/S/F brake pipe greased.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 131,387 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 131,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,200 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 99,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,496 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 71,469 miles

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

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

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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R144 KNS is a 1997 Chrysler Sebring in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Sebring models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 78,869 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 R144 KNS, 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 29 years old, this Chrysler Sebring is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R144 KNS is a 1997 Chrysler Sebring, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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