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HY08 VDV

2008 Chrysler-jeep Sebring

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,081 mi
Last recorded145,081 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Sebring65,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VDV
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelSebring
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 145,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily carroded (3.5.1i)

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

airbox cable tied shut

Fail 2 Dec 2015 144,882 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' various holders (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily carroded (3.5.1i)

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

airbox cable tied shut

engine oil low

Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,493 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 119,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 85,795 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,395 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 75,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 75,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,397 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 65,372 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,232 miles

handbrake travel possible adjust

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Sebring?

Based on 3,990 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,241
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
position lamp(s) not working 106
Registration plate lamp not working 89
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 73
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HY08 VDV is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Sebring in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Sebring models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 65,166 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-jeep Sebring fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Sebring typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Sebring is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY08 VDV is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Sebring, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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