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SL09 VFY

2009 Chrysler Sebring

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,497 mi
Last recorded53,497 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Chrysler Sebring59,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VFY
MakeChrysler
ModelSebring
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 53,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 49,579 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance. n/s effort only just above 70% of o/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 49,579 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both front at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both rear flexi at trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance. n/s effort only just above 70% of o/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,519 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 44,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,028 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 42,027 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,327 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 37,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,817 miles

Both Rear Tyres worn close to the legal limit (215/55/18)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,890 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,629 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,026 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SL09 VFY is a 2009 Chrysler Sebring in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Chrysler Sebring models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 59,751 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 SL09 VFY, 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 17 years old, this Chrysler Sebring is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL09 VFY is a 2009 Chrysler Sebring, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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