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VK08 VBY

2008 Chrysler Crossfire

Black Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,890 mi
Last recorded137,890 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Crossfire44,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VBY
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 137,890 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 135,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,687 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil seal on the rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft centre bush worn

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2022 126,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 123,329 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 123,326 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 118,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 118,826 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cat has been welded but passed BET test did not require a full emission cat test

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

nearside front fog lamp missing

oil around offside of engine

Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,268 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,598 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 107,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,465 miles

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

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

near side foglamp missing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

near side foglamp missing

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,758 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 83,758 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f lower bumper

front inner pads worn low

oil leak rear axle/driveshaft area

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,039 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perishing

oil leak from o/s/r axle/driveshaft area

How Reliable is the Chrysler Crossfire?

Based on 68,579 MOT tests across 3,897 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,196
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,309
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 973
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 812
coil spring broken 595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 590
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VK08 VBY is a 2008 Chrysler Crossfire in Black with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler Crossfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 44,647 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 Crossfire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,309 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Crossfire typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler Crossfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK08 VBY registered?

VK08 VBY is a 2008 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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