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R706 BLF

1998 Chrysler Sebring

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,569 mi
Last recorded76,569 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Sebring72,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 BLF
MakeChrysler
ModelSebring
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL front, rear & central (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 76,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL front, rear & central (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,554 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017

All front, centre & rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting at sidewall

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

Fail 23 May 2017

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)

All front, centre & rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting at sidewall

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015

Rear exhaust box rusty

brake pipes rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,831 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 63,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,514 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 53,514 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R706 BLF is a 1998 Chrysler Sebring in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Sebring models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 72,250 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 R706 BLF, 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 28 years old, this Chrysler Sebring is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R706 BLF is a 1998 Chrysler Sebring, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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