Chrysler-Jeep Sebring MOT pass rate & common failures
The Chrysler-Jeep Sebring appears in 502 MOT tests spanning model years 1998–2011, and 72.3% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (25.5% fail rate), the Sebring comes out 2.2pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.7%) and suspension (13.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and track rod end — ball joint alone was recorded 36 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.2% in the 30-60k band and 23.6% in the 120-150k band, a 7.4-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 37.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.3% in 2021 to 25.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Sebring model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 53 | 62.3% | 37.7% | Suspension |
| 2008 | 179 | 73.7% | 26.3% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 258 | 74.0% | 26.0% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.7% | 79 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.6% | 68 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.2% | 51 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.2% | 31 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.8% | 29 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.6% | 28 |
| 7 | Visibility | 5.4% | 27 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 36 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 35 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 31 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 30 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 21 |
| 7 | Flexible brake hoses | 20 |
| 8 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 17 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 37.3% | 187 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.1% | 156 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.7% | 144 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 21.9% | 110 |
| 5 | Steering | 13.6% | 68 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.2% | 61 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 111 | 16.2% |
| 60-90k | 183 | 32.8% |
| 90-120k | 112 | 32.1% |
| 120-150k | 55 | 23.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 287 | 25.4% |
| Diesel | 215 | 30.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 165 | 30.3% |
| 2022 | 118 | 26.3% |
| 2023 | 92 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 72 | 29.2% |
| 2025 | 55 | 25.4% |
What to check before buying a Chrysler-Jeep Sebring
- Lighting & signalling (15.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (10.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Chrysler-Jeep Sebring?
72.3% of the 502 Chrysler-Jeep Sebring MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 27.7% fail rate, across model years 1998–2011.
What does the Chrysler-Jeep Sebring most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.7% of tests, then suspension (13.6%).
How much does mileage affect Sebring MOT results?
Fail rates run at 16.2% for cars in the 30-60k band and 23.6% for 120-150k, a 7.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 502 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.