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FJ09 TAU

2009 Chrysler Sebring

Blue Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,613 mi
Last recorded100,613 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Chrysler Sebring59,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 TAU
MakeChrysler
ModelSebring
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,613 miles

Both rear subframe bushes corroded but does not effect vehicle stability

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 95,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 86,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,101 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 77,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 64,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 54,932 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,410 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,420 miles

Slight perishing and cracks in front tyres

Slight wear to OSF tyre on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,294 miles

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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FJ09 TAU is a 2009 Chrysler Sebring in Blue with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJ09 TAU, 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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FJ09 TAU is a 2009 Chrysler Sebring, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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