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URX 315S

1978 Chrysler Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,994 mi
Last recorded65,994 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Chrysler Sunbeam47,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURX 315S
MakeChrysler
ModelSunbeam
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 65,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,903 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,410 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,995 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 64,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise no oil in engine

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre aged

o/s rear tyre aged

Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,953 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f track control arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,320 miles

o/s front shock slight weep

o/s n/s front brake hoses deteriorating

o/s rear tyre near limit

slight blow exhaust joint

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2007 63,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight play n/s steering rack

How Reliable is the Chrysler Sunbeam?

Based on 659 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 12
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
Headlamp aim too low 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
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URX 315S is a 1978 Chrysler Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Chrysler Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,321 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 Sunbeam fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URX 315S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Sunbeam typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Chrysler Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of URX 315S?

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What year was URX 315S registered?

URX 315S is a 1978 Chrysler Sunbeam, first registered on 28 April 1978.

Is URX 315S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URX 315S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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