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S61 BAW

1997 Chrysler Sebring

White Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,765 mi
Last recorded85,765 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Sebring78,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 BAW
MakeChrysler
ModelSebring
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 85,765 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 85,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,577 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 84,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on strut (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on strut (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,672 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 83,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,961 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shocks casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 81,961 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shocks casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,075 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,074 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,851 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,841 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 73,280 miles

hand brake near end of travel

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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S61 BAW is a 1997 Chrysler Sebring in White with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S61 BAW, 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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S61 BAW is a 1997 Chrysler Sebring, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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