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KW08 LJX

2008 Chrysler-jeep Sebring

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,831 mi
Last recorded113,831 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Sebring65,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 LJX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelSebring
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 113,831 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Fail 20 Sep 2025 113,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured top ball joint has become detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 4 Oct 2024 107,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 107,023 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,854 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,555 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 97,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached both rear mounting bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,173 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 90,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

tyre pressure ligth on

Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,707 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 75,603 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod inners (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 70,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 16 May 2014 64,301 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 49,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 41,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2011 41,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KW08 LJX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Sebring in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KW08 LJX, 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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KW08 LJX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Sebring, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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